Instant Capacity on Demand (iCOD) User's Guide for versions B.05.x

Using iCOD to Manage your Processors
Processor Test Activation on iCOD Systems
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Processor Test Activation on iCOD Systems
You may desire to test your iCOD system for improved performance by
activating an additional processor. The use of temporary capacity
(TiCOD) is required for processor test activations. E-mail connectivity to
HP is required for the use of TiCOD.
See Chapter 7, “Temporary Capacity for iCOD Processors,” on page 83
for details of TiCOD.
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 iCOD processors inactive. Be sure to check measurement
tools that monitor processor usage.
2. Acquire TiCOD for the amount of processor test activation necessary.
3. Use TiCOD for activation of an iCOD processor while your
applications are running.
4. Confirm that measurement tools, which monitor processor usage,
account for the newly activated processor.
5. Verify that applications are benefiting from the performance of the
extra processors (as per your expectations for your applications).
Note that 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, use icod_modify to
deactivate a processor that was activated with TiCOD.