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1. Getting Started

2. Standard Deplo

Windows Com
Supported Configuration
Best Practices

Network De

Application Per

Monitori

Use the Getting Started options to view information about planning your Operations M
Click the option for Standard Deployment to estimate hardware requirements for a s
Click any option for Advanced Deployment and Advanced Database Sizing to esti

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ndard Deployment

3. Advanced Deployment

Windows Computers
Network Devices

plication Performance

Gateway Server
UNIX or Linux Monitoring

Monitoring
URL Monitoring

g your Operations Manager environment.


equirements for a standard deployment.
base Sizing to estimate requirements for the selected option.

otice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You ma

oyment

erver

Monitoring

oring

Published Jan 2012

4. Advanced Database Sizing


DB Size Calculator
DW Size Calculator

DB DW Disk Calculator

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Supported Configuration
Agents
3,000 agents reporting to a management server
2,000 agents reporting to a gateway server
15,000 agents (Windows, UNIX or Linux) in a single management group

Linux and UNIX Monitoring


500 UNIX or Linux computers managed by each management server pa
100 UNIX or Linux computers managed by each gateway server particip
10 maximum members in each resource pool (management server or

Network Monitoring
2,000 network devices (~25k monitored ports) managed by 2 resouce po
1,000 network devices (~12.5k monitored ports) managed by a resource
500 network devices (~6.25k monitored ports) managed by a resource

Application Performance Monitoring (APM)


700 agents for Application Performance Monitoring in a single managem
400 applications for Application Performance Monitoring in a single man
Consoles
50 consoles total [includes desktop/web/SharePoint]

URL Monitoring
3000 URLs monitored by each management server participating in the re
10 maximum members in each resource pool (management server) us
Audit Collection Services (ACS)

Click the following link for ACS supported configuration and capacity planning:

Click the following link for the latest Operations Manager supported configurat
Click the following link for the latest Operations Manager Deployment Guide:

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nagement group

nagement server participating in the resource pool


eway server participating in the resource pool
agement server or gateway server) used for monitoring UNIX or Linux computers

ed by 2 resouce pools
aged by a resource pool with 3 or more management servers
aged by a resource pool with 2 or more gateway servers

n a single management group


ring in a single management group

articipating in the resource pool


agement server) used for URL Monitoring

capacity planning:

upported configurations:

eployment Guide:

her Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to an

he resource pool
esource pool
er) used for monitoring UNIX or Linux computers

more management servers


more gateway servers

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=240273

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=219650
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=213291

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Best Practices
Disk Configuration

For all server roles (management server, databases, gateway server), we recom

SQL Temp DB

For large scale environment (>1000 Agents), we require a SQL Temp DB with 8
For large scale environment (>1000 Agents), we highly recommend a high per
Please refer to the following link for the setup and configuration:

High Availability

The recommended configurations include one additional server as a failover se


Additional servers are recommended for high availability when more than one
The failover server should use the hardware specification of the management s

Network Monitoring

Create resource pool dedicated to network monitoring.


Add dedicated management servers to newly created resource pool.
Remove dedicated management server from any other resource pool. Ex. The

Virtualization

All Operations Manager server roles can be virtualized with Hyper-V as long as

Click the following link for the latest Operations Manager Deployment Guide:

on in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document do

ay server), we recommend storage controller with battery-backed write cache enabled (256 MB minimum recom

SQL Temp DB with 8GB data and 2GB log.


ommend a high performance SQL Temp DB.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=241639

rver as a failover server for each scenario.


hen more than one server goes offline.
the management server that manages the highest number of agents.

rce pool.
ource pool. Ex. The "All Management Servers Pool"

Hyper-V as long as the virtual machines are configured with the recommended hardware.

eployment Guide:

ernet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intell

ntroller with battery-backed write cache enabled (256 MB minimum recommended).

ft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkId=241639

s the highest number of agents.

ervers Pool"

es are configured with the recommended hardware.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=213291

vide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, refere

nt for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: Windows Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Applicatio


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Select the monitoring environment details and click Submit


Number of Windows Computers
Number of Network Devices
*Application Performance Monitoring (APM)

*Note
If APM will be enabled, change the "Number of APM-enabled Computers" value on the Rec

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ing, Application Performance Monitoring

s and click Submit to get the hardware recommendation.


3000
500

Disabled

Submit

rs" value on the Recommended Hardware page to get the DB and DW size based on the number of APM-enable

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tellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this
he document.

he number of APM-enabled computers.

ge without notice. You bear the risk of


erence purposes. By using this

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Role:
Operations Database Server, Operations Data Warehouse Se
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware

If your scenario is larger than the specific examples provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

rver managing up to 500 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users t

Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

amples provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
0
0
8208.97
8.02
12.02

365
500
0
0
331598.55
323.83
356.21

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ging up to 5 SDK users total

rting Services Server

thin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Role:
Operations Database Server, Operations Data Warehouse Se
Hardware:
10 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware

If your scenario is larger than the specific examples provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices

Number of APM-enabled Computers


Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

100 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users t

etwork Devices
resource pool

Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

amples provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
100
0
10671.66
10.42
15.63

365
500
100

0
431078.12
420.97
463.07

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out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

ging up to 5 SDK users total

rting Services Server

thin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Operations Database Server, Operations Data Warehouse Se
Hardware:
10 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware

If your scenario is larger than the specific examples provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices

Number of APM-enabled Computers


Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

500 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users t

etwork Devices
resource pool

Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

amples provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
500
0
20522.42
20.04
30.06

365
500
500

0
828996.39
809.57
890.52

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t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

ging up to 5 SDK users total

rting Services Server

thin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Choosing the right hardware

If your scenario is larger than the specific examples provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

1000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users t

Network Devices
resource pool

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

amples provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
1000
0
32835.87

32.07
48.10

365
500
1000
0
1326394.22
1295.31
1424.84

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

ging up to 5 SDK users total

thin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
10 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Choosing the right hardware

If your scenario is larger than the specific examples provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

2000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users t

Network Devices
resource pool

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

amples provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
2000
0
57462.77

56.12
84.17

365
500
2000
0
2321189.88
2266.79
2493.47

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

ging up to 5 SDK users total

thin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers and 500 APM-enabled Wind


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware

If your scenario is larger than the specific examples provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers

Number of Network Devices


Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

500 APM-enabled Windows Computers

rver managing up to 500 agents & up to 500 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

amples provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.
7
500
0
0
8208.97
8.02
12.02

365
500

0
0
331598.55
323.83
356.21

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users total

thin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers, 500 APM-enabled Windows


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

0 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents & up to 500 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

etwork Devices
resource pool

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
100
500
138671.66

135.42
203.13

365
500
100
500
815078.12
795.97
875.57

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers, 500 APM-enabled Windows


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

0 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents & up to 500 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

etwork Devices
resource pool

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
500
500
148522.42

145.04
217.56

365
500
500
500
1212996.39
1184.57
1303.02

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers, 500 APM-enabled Windows


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

0 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents & up to 500 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

Network Devices
resource pool

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
1000
500
160835.87

157.07
235.60

365
500
1000
500
1710394.22
1670.31
1837.34

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 500 Windows Computers, 500 APM-enabled Windows


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 500 agen
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server, Web Console Server &
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

0 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 500 agents & up to 500 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

Network Devices
resource pool

Server, Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
500
2000
500
185462.77

181.12
271.67

365
500
2000
500
2705189.88
2641.79
2905.97

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 5 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

rver managing up to 1000 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK user

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
0
0
16417.93
16.03

24.05

365
1000
0
0
663197.11
647.65
712.42

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

aging up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
4 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 100 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK user

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
100
0
18880.62
18.44
27.66

365
1000
100
0
762676.68
744.80
819.28

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

aging up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 500 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK user

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
500
0
28731.39
28.06
42.09

365
1000
500
0
1160594.94
1133.39
1246.73

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

aging up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 1000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK user

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
1000
0
41044.84
40.08
60.12

365
1000
1000
0
1657992.77
1619.13
1781.05

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

aging up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 2000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents, plus (1) management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK user

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
2000
0
65671.74
64.13
96.20

365
1000
2000
0
2652788.44
2590.61
2849.68

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

aging up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers and 700 APM-enabled Win


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this documen
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 700 APM-enabled Windows Computers

rver managing up to 1000 agents & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
0
700
195617.93
191.03

286.55

365
1000
0
700
1200797.11
1172.65
1289.92

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information i
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
100
700
198080.62
193.44
290.16

365
1000
100
700
1300276.68
1269.80
1396.78

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
500
700
207931.39
203.06
304.59

365
1000
500
700
1698194.94
1658.39
1824.23

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
1000
700
220244.84
215.08
322.62

365
1000
1000
700
2195592.77
2144.13
2358.55

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 1000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 2) (1) management server managing up to 1000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
14 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 1000 agents & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management server for

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
1000
2000
700
244871.74
239.13
358.70

365
1000
2000
700
3190388.44
3115.61
3427.18

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

management server for HA, managing up to 10 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
10 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (300 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
0
0
49253.80
48.10

72.15

365
3000
0
0
1989591.33
1942.96
2137.26

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
100
0
51716.49
50.50
75.76

365
3000
100
0
2089070.89
2040.11
2244.12

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
500
0
61567.25
60.12
90.19

365
3000
500
0
2486989.16
2428.70
2671.57

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
1000
0
73880.71
72.15
108.22

365
3000
1000
0
2984386.99
2914.44
3205.88

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
2000
0
98507.61
96.20
144.30

365
3000
2000
0
3979182.66
3885.92
4274.51

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers and 700 APM-enabled Win


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 700 APM-enabled Windows Computers

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management ser

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
0
700
228453.80
223.10

334.65

365
3000
0
700
2527191.33
2467.96
2714.76

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

us (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management ser

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
100
300
128516.49
125.50
188.26

365
3000
100
300
2319470.89
2265.11
2491.62

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

us (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

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any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management ser

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
500
700
240767.25
235.12
352.69

365
3000
500
700
3024589.16
2953.70
3249.07

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

us (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management ser

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
1000
700
253080.71
247.15
370.72

365
3000
1000
700
3521986.99
3439.44
3783.38

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

us (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 3000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 1500 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
12 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
16 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 1500 agents each & up to 700 APM-enabled agents, plus (1) management ser

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
3000
2000
700
277707.61
271.20
406.80

365
3000
2000
700
4516782.66
4410.92
4852.01

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

us (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 25 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
16 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
0
0
98507.61
96.20

144.30

365
6000
0
0
3979182.66
3885.92
4274.51

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
100
0
100970.30
98.60
147.91

365
6000
100
0
4078662.22
3983.07
4381.38

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
500
0
110821.06
108.22
162.34

365
6000
500
0
4476580.49
4371.66
4808.83

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
1000
700
302334.51
295.25
442.87

365
6000
1000
0
4973978.32
4857.40
5343.14

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
2000
0
147761.41
144.30
216.45

365
6000
2000
0
5968773.98
5828.88
6411.77

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers and 700 APM-enabled Win


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this documen
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

d 700 APM-enabled Windows Computers

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
0
700
277707.61
271.20

406.80

365
6000
0
700
4516782.66
4410.92
4852.01

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
100
700
280170.30
273.60
410.41

365
6000
100
700
4616262.22
4508.07
4958.88

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
500
700
290021.06
283.22
424.84

365
6000
500
700
5014180.49
4896.66
5386.33

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
1000
700
302334.51
295.25
442.87

365
6000
1000
700
5511578.32
5382.40
5920.64

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 6000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Window


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 3) (2) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
26 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
24 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

00 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
6000
2000
700
326961.41
319.30
478.95

365
6000
2000
700
6506373.98
6353.88
6989.27

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
18 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
0
0
164179.35
160.33

240.50

365
10000
0
0
6631971.09
6476.53
7124.19

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
100
0
166642.04
162.74
244.10

365
10000
100
0
6731450.66
6573.68
7231.05

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this documen
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
500
0
176492.80
172.36
258.53

365
10000
500
0
7129368.93
6962.27
7658.50

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers and 1000 Network Device


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this documen
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
1000
0
188806.25
184.38
276.57

365
10000
1000
0
7626766.76
7448.01
8192.82

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers and 2000 Network Device


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
34 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this documen
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB ma

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
2000
0
213433.15
208.43
312.65

365
10000
2000
0
8621562.42
8419.49
9261.44

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers and 700 APM-enabled Wi


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information i
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 700 APM-enabled Windows Computers

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
0
700
343379.35
335.33

503.00

365
10000
0
700
7169571.09
7001.53
7701.69

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
100
700
345842.04
337.74
506.60

365
10000
100
700
7269050.66
7098.68
7808.55

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
500
700
355692.80
347.36
521.03

365
10000
500
700
7666968.93
7487.27
8236.00

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
32 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
1000
700
368006.25
359.38
539.07

365
10000
1000
700
8164366.76
7973.01
8770.32

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 10000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 5) (4) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
20 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
36 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
10000
2000
700
392633.15
383.43
575.15

365
10000
2000
700
9159162.42
8944.49
9838.94

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

al, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

users total

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management server managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
40 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

rver managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB man

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
0
0
246269.02
240.50

360.75

365
15000
0
0
9947956.64
9714.80
10686.28

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management server managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
40 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 100 Network Devices

rver managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB man

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
100
0
248731.71
242.90
364.35

365
15000
100
0
10047436.21
9811.95
10793.14

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management server managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
42 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 500 Network Devices

rver managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB man

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
500
0
258582.47
252.52
378.78

365
15000
500
0
10445354.47
10200.54
11220.60

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
t does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers and 1000 Network Device


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management server managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
44 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 1000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB man

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
1000
0
270895.92
264.55
396.82

365
15000
1000
0
10942752.30
10686.28
11754.91

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers and 2000 Network Device


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management server managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
46 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this documen
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 2000 Network Devices

rver managing up to 3000 agents each, plus (1) management server for HA; configured for NLB man

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
2000
0
295522.82
288.60
432.89

365
15000
2000
0
11937547.97
11657.76
12823.54

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

configured for NLB managing up to 50 SDK users total

hin your limits.

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information in this document, includ

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers and 700 APM-enabled Wi


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
40 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)

Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Copyright (c) 2012 Microsoft. All rights reserved. This document is provided "as-is." The information i
without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

nd 700 APM-enabled Windows Computers

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
0
0
246269.02
240.50

360.75

365
15000
0
0
9947956.64
9714.80
10686.28

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erences, may change


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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 100 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
4 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
42 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 100 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
100
700
427931.71
417.90
626.85

365
15000
100
700
10585036.21
10336.95
11370.64

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
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erences, may change


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ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
6 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
22 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
44 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 500 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

etwork Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
500
700
437782.47
427.52
641.28

365
15000
500
700
10982954.47
10725.54
11798.10

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
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hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

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ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 1000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
46 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 1000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
1000
700
450095.92
439.55
659.32

365
15000
1000
700
11480352.30
11211.28
12332.41

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
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hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

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Scenario: 15000 Windows Computers, 700 APM-enabled Windo


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(Total: 6) (5) management servers managing up to 3000 age
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
16 GB RAM
8 Cores
(2) Resource Pools for Monitoring 2000 Network Devices
Role:
(3) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Database Server
Hardware:
24 disk RAID 10 (Data)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores
Role:
Operations Data Warehouse Server
Hardware:
48 disk RAID 10 (Data) (600 GB)
2 disk RAID 1 (Log)
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

Role:
Web Console Server & SQL Server Reporting Services Serve
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Choosing the right hardware


If your scenario is larger than the specific example provided above, select the

DB Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

DW Size
Number of Days for Data Retention
Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

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as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

700 APM-enabled Windows Computers and 2000 Network Devices

rvers managing up to 3000 agents each, up to 700 APM-enabled agents total, plus (1) management

Network Devices
resource pool

erver Reporting Services Server

ample provided above, select the next larger suitable configuration which will fall within your limits.

7
15000
2000
700
474722.82
463.60
695.39

365
15000
2000
700
12475147.97
12182.76
13401.04

ument is provided "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
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hin your limits.

erences, may change


y, use, and modify this

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Scenario: Gateway Server


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:

Role:
(1) gateway server managing up to 2000 agents, plus (1) ga
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores
(1) Resource Pool for Monitoring 500 Network Devices
Role:
(2) gateway servers per resource pool
Hardware:
8 disk RAID 10
32 GB RAM
8 Cores

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If yo

as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using

up to 2000 agents, plus (1) gateway server for HA

etwork Devices
urce pool

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erences, may change


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ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: UNIX or Linux Monitoring


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:
(1) resource pool for managing up to 500 UNIX or Linux computers
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

(1) resource pool for managing up to 100 UNIX or Linux computers


Role:
(2) gateway servers per resource pool
Hardware:
2 disk RAID 1
4 GB RAM
2 Cores

Notes
Use the following formula for calculating the number of agents supported in th
MaxAgents/Pool = (NumServers in Pool Max Number of Failed Ser

Use the following formula for calculating the number of agents supported in th
MaxAgents/Pool = (NumServers in Pool Max Number of Failed Ser

UNIX and Linux computers are treated the same as Windows computers for ove
Please refer to Windows Monitoring for hardware recommendations for all o

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without notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellect
document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accep

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00 UNIX or Linux computers


resource pool

00 UNIX or Linux computers


urce pool

number of agents supported in the management server pool


n Pool Max Number of Failed Servers) * 500

number of agents supported in the gateway server pool


n Pool Max Number of Failed Servers) * 100

ame as Windows computers for overall capacity planning.


rdware recommendations for all other server roles other than the resource pool monitoring UNIX and Linux (des

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

out notice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does not provide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You

oring UNIX and Linux (described above).

any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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Scenario: URL Monitoring


Minimum Hardware Recommendation:
(1) resource pool for monitoring 3000 URLs
Role:
(2) management servers per resource pool
Hardware:
4 disk RAID 10
8 GB RAM
4 Cores

Notes
Use the following formula for calculating the number of URLs supported in the manageme
MaxURLs/Pool = (NumServers in Pool Max Number of Failed Servers) * 3000

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resource pool

URLs supported in the management server pool


Number of Failed Servers) * 3000

ed "as-is." The information in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change
ide you with any legal rights to any intellectual property in any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this
you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

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any Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these ter

ment, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the document.

OpsMgr DB: Number of Days for Data Retention


Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)
Total Size (GB)
Total Size (GB) with 50% Buffer

7
500
100
500
138671.66

135.42
203.13

Note: This is a reference sheet with DB Space and IOPS Data. You can use this for custom configuratio

DB Estimated Random IO Per Second for Maximum Load Config


# of Agents
1-500
501-1000
1001-3000
3001-6000
6001-10000
10001-15000

Estimated IOPS
250
500
750
1125
1250
1500

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not use the document.

use this for custom configuration not covered as part of other scenarios

aximum Load Configuration [80% Write, 20% Read]

ormation in this document, including any URL and other Internet Web site references, may change without notice. You bear the risk of using it. T
You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do n

tice. You bear the risk of using it. This document does
ou accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do

OpsMgr DW: Number of Days for Data Retention


Number of Server Computers
Number of Network Devices
Number of APM-enabled Computers
Total Size (MB)

365
500
100
500
815078.12

795.97
875.57

Total Size (GB)


Total Size (GB) with 10% Buffer

Note: This is a reference sheet with DW Space and IOPS Data. You can use this for custom configuratio

DW Estimated Random IO Per Second for Maximum Load Confi


# of Agents
1-500
501-1000
1001-3000
3001-6000
6001-10000
10001-15000

Estimated IOPS
500
875
1000
1500
2000
2500
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them, do not use the document.

custom configuration not covered as part of other scenarios

m Load Configuration [80% Write, 20% Read]

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opy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you accept these terms. If you do not accept

using it. This document


ms. If you do not accept

OpsMgr DB DW Disk Calculator

Step 1: Enter the estimated IOPS for your environment [From DBSize and DWSize TAB]
Step 2: Enter the Estimated DW Disk Space in GB for you environment [From DWSize TAB]
Step 3: Choose the cost effective/best suited "Estimated # of Disks & Configuration" from the options
Enter Estimated IOPS [From DBSize and DWSize TAB]
Enter Estimated Disk Space in GB [From DBsize & DWSize TAB]

Estimated # of RAID 10 300 GB Disks Needed


Estimated # of RAID 10 600 GB Disks Needed
Estimated # of RAID 5 300 GB Disks Needed
Estimated # of RAID 5 600 GB Disks Needed

Note: This is a reference sheet for disk calculator. You can use this for custom configuration not covere
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Microsoft product. You may copy, use, and modify this document for your internal, reference purposes. By using this document, you

ize and DWSize TAB]


ment [From DWSize TAB]
ks & Configuration" from the options listed below
500
804

8
8
13
13

s for custom configuration not covered as part of other scenarios


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e the document.

ual property in any

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