Capacity management
The use of resources should be monitored and adjusted in line with current and expected capacity requirements.
Purpose
To ensure systems perform adequately and ensure required system availability.
Implementation Guidance
Monitor system performance and capacity
Project future capacity requirements
Plan for capacity increases proactively
Optimize resource utilization
Test system performance under load
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