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  1. WiredTiger
  2. WT-3604

Review non-seeded random number usage

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      The utility random number generator has a default seed value - we should review users of that API, and ensure that it's alright if multiple threads operate in the same random number range.

      If it would be preferable for them to operate in different ranges they should switch to the seeded generator.

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            backlog-server-storage-engines [DO NOT USE] Backlog - Storage Engines Team
            Reporter:
            alexander.gorrod@mongodb.com Alexander Gorrod
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