# How to: Reduce nbr of processes (Ruby, Apache, BackgroundRB)

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-reduce-nbr-of-processes-ruby-apache-backgroundrb/174704>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [August 31, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-reduce-nbr-of-processes-ruby-apache-backgroundrb/174704 "2009-08-31T18:14:27Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 31, 2009, 6:14pm UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/how-to-reduce-nbr-of-processes-ruby-apache-backgroundrb/174704/1 "2009-08-31T18:14:27Z")

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Hi there,

I’m currently trying to cut back on memory usage on my production  
server.

I have noticed that I have 2 ruby processes running on my server: “ruby”  
and “ruby1.8”. Is this normal? If not, how do I get rid of the 2nd one?

For Apache, I have 6 processes running - what is that good for? How can  
I reduce them or should I not?

Thridly, I have 3 “packet\_worker\_runner” (from backgroundRB) processes  
running. Is it possible and OK to have only 1? If yes, how?

Thanks a lot for any hints!  
Tom