Storage area network (SAN) forecasting in a heterogeneous environment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7870360
APP PUB NO 20090077340A1
SERIAL NO

11855422

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The present invention provides an approach for SAN forecasting in a heterogeneous environment. Specifically, under the present invention capacity data on the heterogeneous environment is gathered. Capacity management techniques will then be used to analyze the SAN utilization, identify growth trends and patterns. Proactively, plans are made to account for these changes. Thereafter, a Capacity Planning Margin (CPM) will be applied to the forecast to reflect actual customer usage. The CPM adjusted forecasts will then be reviewed. Then, the SAN environment can be monitored by comparing actual vs. planned and return to adjust the forecast accordingly.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Johnson, Randy S OFallon, US 69 1143
Malone, Christopher M Prescott Valley, US 2 431
Northway, Tedrick N Wood River, US 73 1119

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