#### Processing

This area enables you to make changes to the maximum number of threads.

##### Maximum number of threads

The Page Server is a multi-threaded application. For each request it receives, it generates a new thread for processing.

Threads consume system memory and resources. A large number of threads can slow down the overall performance of a system.

By specifying the maximum number of threads that can be generated by the Page Server, you are able to control the amount of system resources that can be dedicated to responding to requests at any given time. If the number of requests received by the Page Server exceeds the number of threads specified, additional requests are held until threads are available.

When determining a maximum number of threads, you should consider the available memory on the server system and the size of the reports that are commonly accessed. Large reports require more time and additional system resources.

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