Performance tuning of IT services

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2007-09-25

2011-11-29

Avellino, Joseph (Department: 2454)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Computer network monitoring

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069240

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems are disclosed for modeling the performance of an IT service. The methods and systems take a holistic approach by treating the entire IT service instead of the individual nodes. In one implementation, the methods and systems provide a tool for mapping the performance of the IT service based on throughput and response time data. The tool may then be used to develop a mathematical model for the performance of the IT service. System parameters that may impact the performance of the IT service may be correlated to variables in the model. The model may then be used to predict the impact changes may have on the performance of the IT service. Performance maps for the same IT service may be compared over time to discern any departure from a norm. A database of performance maps may be established for a particular industry to facilitate intra-industry comparisons.

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