Databases on SMP and NUMA Systems
Suppose you’re on an extended vacation and driving through several countries. As you reach yet another border crossing, an immigration officer approaches and asks for passports. You remain in your vehicle as passport photos are matched with each occupant and an online check carried out just in case you’re a well-known criminal stupid enough to use a legitimate passport. The process takes five minutes a person, so, on average, cars are delayed by 15 to 20 minutes, plus any time spent waiting in line.
When a bus arrives, an immigration officer boards the bus to carry out the checks. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that a three-hour border crossing will not be a pleasant experience for any ...
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