= doc.FAQ.WhatFactorsContributeToPerformanceProblems

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*Use of [[OpenLink]]  's older 1.x and 3.x drivers. The RPC communications layer--contained within newer, [[OpenLink]]  drivers--was redesigned for enhanced performance.  
*Use of [[OpenLink]]  's Multi-Tier drivers when use of Single-Tier drivers is possible. Single-Tier drivers boost performance.  
*Use of sockets connectivity where shared memory connectivity is possible.  
*Retrieval of large, binary objects.  
*Non-use or misuse of the Row Buffer Size DSN attribute.  
*Use of less efficient cursor modalities.  
*Poor use of indexes and table structuring.  

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