Capacity Advisor methodology makes certain assumptions in its
data analysis. These assumptions include using a default CPU scale
factor and normalization based on CPU speed. The user can introduce
a different scale factor to better approximate the configuration being
modeled in a what-if scenario. Memory is not normalized. Scale factors
can be set on the Capacity Advisor Edit Workload and Move Workload
screens.
On the Edit Scenario screen, the user selects either the System
or Workload tab to manipulate the scenario and
specifies which metric to view: average, 90th percentile, peak or max 15–min (maximum
15–minute sustained). Units to view can be absolute or in percentages.
By changing the metrics to view, the user can explore multiple options
for system and workload deployment.
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