HP StorageWorks Data Replication Manager Software - Manual (Page 70)

Forecasting. Duration forecasting forecasts replication duration. Size forecasting predicts the data
size (in GB) that can be replicated within the user provided time period (Replication window).
Begin by selecting the appropriate values from the Enter Data for Forecast pane (see screen shots
below).
Selections from pre-determined values:
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Replication—Size or Duration forecasting
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Group—Group for which to forecast
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Device—Device for which to forecast
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ServiceSet—Service set for which to forecast
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View By—View forecasting data by target library or NAS share
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Library/NAS Share—Library or NAS share for which to forecast
Numerical inputs:
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History period—Time for which to forecast
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Average rate of change—Percent of data change
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For Next—The time period of the forecast
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Replication Window—The time in which you want the replication to occur
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Current Replication Link Speed—The current link speed available for the StoreOnce device.
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New Replication Link Speed (optional)—A new link speed that could be available for the
StoreOnce device
After completing the selections, click Forecast to generate the graph. The forecast data can be
exported as a .csv file or as a .png file of the graph image by clicking Export to CSV or Export
to PNG. Click Send Mail to receive the graph through email in .csv or .png formats.
The Duration Forecasting Report
70 Accessing and viewing reports