zPCR Capacity Sizing Lab - Part 1 Introduction and Overview

zPCR is a productivity tool designed to provide capacity sizing insights for IBM System z processors. It can help accurately estimate the capacity sizing impact from configuring System z processors. Capacity results are based on IBM’s LSPR data. zPCR is available as a free download available from IBM.  This session has been updated in 2015 to emphasize the latest features and the Enterprise Data Files (EDF) option to utilize the recently recommended CPU MF Counters for workload selection.

 It provides an introduction to the zPCR capabilities to help estimate the impact of capacity sizing challenges, utilizing the latest version and Advanced Functions. This session is intended for all experience levels.