Capacity Planning and Sizing for Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies

Implementing a new Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies environment demands that one undertake a thorough capacity planning exercise. This provides one with the information that one need to select the appropriate architecture and to size the hardware for capacity, performance, and availability. However, capacity planning is an ongoing process, because no implementation remains static in terms of content and usage. This white paper shows one how to maintain a good understanding of the capacity needs and capabilities of deployment, by analysis of performance and volume data. It also reviews the major application impacts that affect capacity, including content characteristics and usage.