Capacity management CPMG
The management of the capability, functionality and sustainability of service components (including hardware, software, network resources and software/infrastructure as a Service) to meet current and forecast needs in a cost efficient manner aligned to the business. This includes predicting both long-term changes and short-term variations in the level of capacity required to execute the service, and deployment, where appropriate, of techniques to control the demand for a particular resource or service.
Levels of responsibility for this skill
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
Capacity management: Levels 1-3
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at these levels of responsibility and accountability.
Capacity management: Level 4
Monitors service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfalls according to agreed procedures. Applies techniques to control the demand upon a particular resource or service.
Capacity management: Level 5
Drafts and maintains standards and procedures for service component capacity management. Ensures the correct implementation of standards and procedures. Pro-actively reviews information in conjunction with service level agreements to identify any capacity issues and specifies any required changes. Works with business users to agree and implement short and medium term modifications to demand.
Capacity management: Level 6
Develops policy and strategies to ensure all the performance measures of IT services meet the needs of the business and performs to any service requirements or service level agreements which may be in place. Carries out forecasts on capacity over the organisation’s planning or budgeting cycle. Ensures that the policies and standards for capacity management are fit for purpose, current and are correctly implemented. Reviews new business proposals and provides specialist advice on capacity and demand issues.
Capacity management: Level 7
This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.