Estimating a required number of servers from user classifications

摘要

Network computer users are classified in terms of levels of use of various application programs that require service from network servers. One or more data networks are monitored to determine average server demand per user for the various user classes and application programs. A server pool sizing calculator is programmed with these server demand parameters and the workload that can be handled per server. A system administrator estimates the number of new users in each class for the various application programs, and enters these estimated numbers into the sizing calculator together with a specified system utilization, and the sizing calculator computes the number of servers needed for servicing the new users.