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Computer Systems Planning - tools & techniques

Published: 20 October 1976 Publication History

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Computer Systems Planning for a large general purpose computer facility is discussed in this paper. An overview of the planning process is presented which emphasizes development of a workload forecast and setting planning objectives. Integrated use of accounting data, synthetic programs, a system simulation program and a software monitor is described. Experiences in planning at Johnson Space Center are used to illustrate pivotal issues in the planning process.

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Bucholz, W., A Synthetic Job for Measuring System Performance, IBM Systems Journal 8.4 (1969), 309-331

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ACM '76: Proceedings of the 1976 annual conference
October 1976
576 pages
ISBN:9781450374897
DOI:10.1145/800191
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Published: 20 October 1976

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