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Defining estimation scenarios

The first stage in the steps to estimating a project was defined to be the definition of the scenarios to be supported in the solution.  The scenarios should be defined at as low a level of detail as possible, with the following diagram showing the example scenario definition.

Scenario definiton

Definition of the scenarios sizing

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The process of assuring the performance of systems can be expensive. The costs involved can include software development, implementation and maintenance of monitoring systems and hardware investment. It can be easy to forget, however, that a system that performs well has higher value to the business than one that performs badly. Thus, if there is no critical performance problem that needs resolution it can be seen as an ineffective use of resources. Continue reading ‘The value of performance assurance’ »