In this chapter, we will cover the tasks related to CPU performance design. You will learn the following aspects of CPU performance design:

• Critical performance consideration - VMM scheduler
• CPU scheduler - processor topology/cache-aware
• Ready time - warning sign
• Spotting CPU overcommitment
• Fighting guest CPU saturation in SMP VMs
• Controlling CPU resources using resource settings
• What is most important to monitor in CPU performance
• CPU performance best practices