System and method for generating a probability distribution of computer performance ratios
US7827529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3428
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for generating a probability distribution indicating the probability of a range of performance ratios between computer systems. Benchmark and/or other testing results are obtained for both computer systems. For each test, a ratio of one system's performance to the other is calculated. The ratios and/or testing results may be weighted. From the performance ratios, a histogram is produced to indicate the probabilities of achieving the various ratios. Based on the distribution of probabilities, a particular performance ratio can be predicted with a corresponding level of confidence, and used for capacity planning or configuring a computing environment.
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