Introduction

Notices and Disclaimers
Revision History
Introduction
Initial Checklist
Baseline Performance Measurements and Tuning Methodology
- General Performance Tuning Methodology
- Network Performance Benchmarks
Performance Troubleshooting
Performance Tuning with Intel Driver Settings (i40ea/i40eb/icea)
Platform Tuning (Driver Non-Specific)
Operating System Tuning
Tuning Recommendations for Common Performance Scenarios
- SR-IOV/VMs
- Adapter Teaming

This guide provides tuning guidance for optimal networking performance using Intel® Ethernet 700 Series (700 Series) or Intel® Ethernet 800 Series (800 Series) devices in Windows environments. This guide focuses on hardware, driver, and operating system conditions, as well as settings that help improve network performance.

Note:Networking performance can be affected by any number of outside influences. Only the most common and dramatic of these are covered in this guide.

Terminology

Revision History Terminology

Intel® Ethernet 700/800 Series

Windows Performance Tuning Guide

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Introduction