This document describes how to verify that the AppleShare IP Maximum Server Memory, or Cache, allocation is set correctly.
Use the Mac OS Server Admin application to view or adjust the Maximum Server Memory setting. For Mac OS 9 servers, the difference between "Maximum Server Memory" and "Total Available Memory" should be at least 32 MB. For Mac OS 9.1 or later computers, allow a difference of at least 40 MB. These settings may need adjustment if you have a large number of clients, heavy activity, or additional applications active on the server.
Setting the Maximum Server Memory value lower than the recommended value is better than setting it higher. Setting Maximum Server Memory too high may not allow the operating system enough RAM for other tasks.
If a server appears to be running out of memory due to concurrent use of other applications or sustaining heavy load, then adjust the Server Activity slider down to about 80 percent. This helps ensure that the server will not run out of the available resources for other applications.
Adjusting memory for other applications
If other applications are used on the server, remember that you can adjust their memory allocation as well.
Use the value in the 'Preferred Size' field of the Memory pane of the "Get Info" window for each application to determine an appropriate adjustment.