| 摘要 |
The present invention provides systems and methods for predicting expected service levels based on measurements relating to network traffic data. Measured network performance characteristics can be converted to metrics for quantifying network performance. The response time metric may be described as a service level metric whereas bandwidth, latency, utilization and processing delays may be classified as component metrics of the service level metric. Service level metrics have certain entity relationships with their component metrics that may be exploited to provide a predictive capability for service levels and performance. The present invention involves system and methods for processing metrics representing current conditions in a network, in order to predict future values of those metrics. Based on predicted service level information, actions may be taken to avoid violation of a service level agreement including, but not limited to, deployment of network engineers, re-provisioning equipment, identifying rogue elements, etc.
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