NW6 CPU Utilization spiking constantly

[gillis]

Hi, using Remote Mgr. the CPU graph shows constant spiking from 1% to 98% and back, every 3-4 seconds. We have NAV corporate and "managed desktops" with virus definitions current. Is there some way to zero in on which device may be the culprit?

Thanks,

jgiles

 

[Provogeek]

Using the MONITOR tool, go to Kernel - Threads to see what is using the CPU

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Brent Schmidt Certified nut case
Senior Network Engineer

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[gillis]

Thanks Brent for responding!

Discovered that the activity was "metered", regular as clockwork - and that was the key. It was clock-driven and wound up being the Norton Antivirus corporate NLM that prowls the network on a set schedule of every few seconds. When it does, it spikes the CPU graph to 98%, holds for 3 seconds and drops back to normal. I guess it's OK, just wonder what would happen if, during that same moment there was a flurry of other activity on the network (like on payroll day) if it might impact performance.

JGiles

 

[terry712]

i always beleive that if it spikes for short periods then it's not really a prob as the processor is making use of something that would otherwise be idle

if it sits at a set percentage constantly even say 70% then i worry

 

[gillis]

Good point, Terry

Thanks to all for your input.

jg