[Asterisk-Users] Is Dual CPU machine solution for using Asterisk with other general apps (like home automation, web server, ...) in home environment ?

[Robert Rozman]

Hi,

I'm currently thinking of putting more functionalities to Linux server box.
Major is Asterisk, but would also like to add video surveillance, home
automation and limited (for only domestic up to 4 users) web, file and
mailserver apps.

I know there are problems running Asterisk with other such apps on same
machine - but wonder if I can take advantage of dual processor machine in
this situation (where one CPU would run Asterisk, and other for all other
non-critical apps) ?
Can P4 with hyperthreading help ?
How good is Linux support for dual CPU or hyperthread technologies ?

Any experience, advice, more info or pointers for further exploration for
this situation ?

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

Robert.