Reading Server Averages

[apostle83]

When one logs into the admin cp, there are three numbers called server averages. I am wondering what these represent; various areas of server useage or days.

[tubedogg]

They represent server load averages for the last 1, 5, and 15 minutes respectively. You generally want the number under 1 (or under 2 if you have a dual-processor box). Occasional spikes aren't fatal though.

[geovadim]

What number is a good server average? and what value is worst?

[tubedogg]

A good average depends on your server. As long as it is pretty consistently under 1 you have nothing to worry about.