Overview
This section provides comprehensive guidelines for capacity planning across Aviatrix cloud networking infrastructure, including sizing methodologies, growth projections, and optimization strategies to ensure optimal performance and cost efficiency.Capacity Planning Framework
Planning Methodology
- Assessment Phase
- Forecasting Phase
- Sizing Phase
- Implementation Phase
- Monitoring Phase
Current State Analysis
Data Collection Methods:
| Component | Measurement | Data Collection | Analysis Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Volume | Bandwidth utilization | NetFlow, SNMP, logs | 30-90 days |
| Connection Patterns | Session counts, duration | Gateway metrics | 30-90 days |
| Geographic Distribution | Regional traffic patterns | Location analytics | 30-90 days |
| Application Requirements | SLA, performance needs | Application monitoring | 30-90 days |
| Growth Patterns | Historical trends | Business metrics | 6-24 months |
- Network Monitoring: SNMP polling, flow analysis, packet capture
- Application Metrics: Response times, transaction volumes, user counts
- Business Metrics: User growth, application adoption, seasonal patterns
- Infrastructure Metrics: CPU, memory, storage utilization trends