I have some new 64bit Intel systems (running CentOS 4.x) which require
optimized Mysql (in 64bit mode). The storage will be on an EMC

I've done some research and it seems:

- Use pgcc (not sure that applies to true 64bit platforms)
- Add -fomit-frame-pointer (and possibly -ffixed-ebp)
- The mysql.com 64bit RPMs are dynamically linked

....

I'm a little new to RPMs - coming from a FreeBSD environment. It
should be possible to unrpm (disassemble) the source RPMf, make some
edits (to the *.spec file, for example) and reassemble via a compile
process.

I purchased the Admin Guide which has some pointers.

I'd appreciate input from those who have performed this task.


Thanks.