Using Instant Capacity to Manage Processing Capacity
Processor Test Activation on Instant Capacity Systems
Processor Test Activation on Instant Capacity Systems
You may want to test your software application for proper operation and improved performance by activating an additional processor. The use of temporary capacity (TiCAP) is required for activation of an unlicensed processor for testing purposes. See Chapter 5, “Temporary Instant Capacity for Unlicensed Processors,” on page 73 for details.
The following testing guidelines are meant to be an aid to your test plan. You may need to get consulting help to develop a detailed test plan.
1.Test your applications for proper functionality and performance with all of the unlicensed processors inactive. Be sure to check measurement tools that monitor processor usage.
2.Acquire temporary capacity for the amount of processor test activation necessary.
3.Use temporary capacity to activate one or more unlicensed processors to be used while your applications are running.
4.Confirm that measurement tools, which monitor processor usage, account for the newly activated processor(s).
5.Verify that applications are benefiting from the performance of the extra processors (as per your expectations for your applications). Note: some applications may need to be restarted or reconfigured to take advantage of the newly activated processors.
6.When you are finished with your testing, deactivate the unlicensed processors, thereby stopping the usage of temporary capacity.
7.Use icod_stat to verify that no processors are consuming temporary capacity.
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