Kurt George Gjerde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Each time a page is downloaded the Apache service process claims more
> memory. Well, not each time but like for every 20th download the task
> manager shows Apache using 20-30K more...
>
> A test showed that reloading the same page 2000 times raised Apaches
> memory by approx 1000k.
>
Even if your script were coded perfectly, it is still possible for this
to happen in modperl. Three main reasons are
1) the copy-on-write effect will cause memory growth (~4K per page),
2) Perl's garbage collection and overall memory management does not
really mesh well with modperl,
3) Some XS modules do leak, and occasionally so does perl itself :(
Personally, I would consider an average growth rate of only .5kB/hit
absolutely wonderful :)
However, odds are that if you are just starting out with mod_perl,
your script can be written in a more memory-friendly way. Be sure
to consult the guide for tips:
http://perl.apache.org/guide/
--
Joe Schaefer
