You may want to test your software application for proper
operation and improved performance by activating an additional processor.
The use of temporary capacity (TiCAP) is required for activation
of an unlicensed processor for testing purposes. See Chapter 5 “Temporary
Instant Capacity for Unlicensed Processors” for details.
The following testing guidelines are meant to be an aid to
your test plan. You may need to get consulting help to develop a
detailed test plan.
Test your applications
for proper functionality and performance with all of the unlicensed
processors inactive. Be sure to check measurement tools that monitor
processor usage.
Acquire temporary capacity
for the amount of processor test activation necessary.
Use temporary capacity to
activate one or more unlicensed processors to be used while your
applications are running.
Confirm that measurement
tools, which monitor processor usage, account for the newly activated
processor(s).
Verify that applications
are benefiting from the performance of the extra processors (as
per your expectations for your applications). Note: some applications
may need to be restarted or reconfigured to take advantage of the
newly activated processors.
When you are finished with
your testing, deactivate the unlicensed processors, thereby stopping
the usage of temporary capacity.
Use icod_stat to verify that no processors are consuming temporary capacity.
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