Are there workarounds to increase RAM on computer systems with Limited Upgrades?

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Linux Performance: Almost Always Add Swap Space - Part 2: ZRAM

Originally published at: Linux Performance: Almost Always Add Swap Space - Part 2: ZRAM In the previous article, we looked at how swap space, particularly swapping, can severely slow down Linux performance. We then tweaked Linux kernel parameters to better use server memory and avoid heavy swapping. That article created some debate and good arguments for and against swap space. For example, if you have more than enough memory…