https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/finding-out-what-s-in-buffer-cache/m-p/4091239#M730079 Is anyone aware of a utility that will show me what files (or parts of files) are in buffer cache?<BR /><BR />I don't care for the actual data blocks. I just need a list of inodes + the file system or device id + how many blocks belong to this inode.<BR /><BR />If the utility doesn't exist, then maybe you can point me to the kernel data structure that contains this information, so that I can try to write it myself. If you are curious why I need this... A machine that I manage has these database prefetch processes. I'm trying to find out if they are bringing in new blocks into buffer cache, and forcing things out in a hurry. I also need to find out if certain files ever end up in buffer cache or not. And finally, I want this simply for entertainment and educational value. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:50:37 GMT Alex Georgiev 2007-10-24T05:50:37Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/finding-out-what-s-in-buffer-cache/m-p/4091239#M730079 Is anyone aware of a utility that will show me what files (or parts of files) are in buffer cache?<BR /><BR />I don't care for the actual data blocks. I just need a list of inodes + the file system or device id + how many blocks belong to this inode.<BR /><BR />If the utility doesn't exist, then maybe you can point me to the kernel data structure that contains this information, so that I can try to write it myself. If you are curious why I need this... A machine that I manage has these database prefetch processes. I'm trying to find out if they are bringing in new blocks into buffer cache, and forcing things out in a hurry. I also need to find out if certain files ever end up in buffer cache or not. And finally, I want this simply for entertainment and educational value. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:50:37 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/finding-out-what-s-in-buffer-cache/m-p/4091239#M730079 Alex Georgiev 2007-10-24T05:50:37Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/finding-out-what-s-in-buffer-cache/m-p/4091240#M730080 Alex,<BR /><BR />HP does have a tools called kitrace, you need some knowledge how to read the data.<BR /><BR />If you have valid support contract i would recommend you log a case to HP for assistance.<BR /><BR />WK Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:57:30 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-hp-ux/finding-out-what-s-in-buffer-cache/m-p/4091240#M730080 whiteknight 2007-10-24T21:57:30Z