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How do I take advantage of the BQL (Byte Queue Limits) in Linux 3.3?

Do I just install the kernel?

Does it help with UDP traffic?

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Do you have a problem for which BQL is a solution ? If so post some details of what the problem is, what you have tried etc. Right now your question is pretty vague. – Iain♦ Apr 9 '12 at 6:50
I just want to know what BQL is. I tried reading the documentation on the internet, but I have no idea what it is used for other than improving network performance. – Bob Apr 9 '12 at 6:56

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Do I just install the kernel?

I don't thing so you need to install any additional kernel if you are using 2.6.38 and above kernel version.

Does it help with UDP traffic?

Yes, Network priority control group

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So it only helps with traffic shaping? – Bob Apr 9 '12 at 6:28
Yes even you can use many more thing with BQL – neolix Apr 9 '12 at 7:57

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