Some of the other actions that can also impact P6 EPPM application performance include the following:
User actions
User actions play a key role when scaling your application. When sizing a configuration, you need to understand the operations that users plan to perform. For example, if you have 200 users in the system loading activities, then you can expect the application to perform slowly. However, if you have 200 users who log in to look at different light weight operations (for example, dashboards or the ROI page) then the application will perform more quickly. Also, you must consider user roles when determining your scaling options.
Server hardware
You need to evaluate your hardware to see if it will work with the application. If the server is old, it may not handle as many users as a newer server. In some cases, the server may also be virtualized or segmented; this means there are fewer resources for the application. Consider this when planning for the number of users a configuration can handle.
Storage types
All P6 EPPM tests are performed with local disks. You can use server-side disk storage or a SAN configuration for your servers; however, a SAN configuration can be more complex for system set up. You need to ensure that the connections to the SAN are working.
Network
You must ensure your network infrastructure is up-to-date and running efficiently. The application server and the database servers must be in the same location.
Network locations of end-users
Performance can also be affected by the network location of the end user relative to the application server. Any user that has many network hops to the application server will likely experience poor performance. More hops and high latency are key factors that you need to consider when planning an installation.