Does readfile() cost high CPU and memory usage?

Discussion in 'PHP' started by anilinkz, Sep 18, 2008.

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    Example, i have one php file which readfile()s remote video files that is about 100MB+.

    and about 10 users are simultaneously accessing this phpfile

    will it cost too much CPU resources?

    let's say about 300+ users.
    will the server crash?
     
    anilinkz, Sep 18, 2008 IP
  2. Kaizoku

    Kaizoku Well-Known Member

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    local file is fine, remote will cost alot of bandwidth.
     
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  3. anilinkz

    anilinkz Peon

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    i have unlimited bandwidth. so bandwidth doesn't matter.

    What if 500+ users are simultaneously using that single file which readfile()s a remote files which is about 100MB+?

    will it take too much load on the server?
     
    anilinkz, Sep 18, 2008 IP
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    anilinkz Peon

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    any help here plssss. esp those who own their own servers... or anyone....
     
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    Kaizoku Well-Known Member

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    Depends what you set in php.ini, how much memory you allow it to consume.
     
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    nabz245 Well-Known Member

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    It will use quite a bit of usage. Why not convert it over to SQL?
     
    nabz245, Sep 19, 2008 IP