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Tuning

Source: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dnpag/html/scalenetchapt17.asp

* Step 1. Establish a baseline.
* Step 2. Collect data.
* Step 3. Analyze results.
* Step 4. Configure
* Step 5. Test and measure.

Step 1. Establish a baseline.

* Ensure that you have a well defined set of performance objectives, test plans, and baseline metrics.

Step 2. Collect data.

* Simulate load and capture metrics.

Step 3. Analyze results.

* Identify performance issues and bottlenecks.

Step 4. Configure.

* Tune your application setup by applying new system, platform, or application configuration settings.

Step 5. Test and measure.

* Test and measure to verify that your configuration changes have been beneficial.

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