Abstract: A system and method are disclosed which predict whether a performance problem within a network is likely to be encountered during future operation. Furthermore, a preferred embodiment not only predicts the likelihood of a performance problem, but further determines the appropriate preventative measures to be taken in an attempt to prevent a predicted performance problem from occurring. In a preferred embodiment, a management system (MS) that oversees the operation of a network is implemented to predict likely performance problems within the network, and may determine appropriate preventative measures for preventing predicted performance problems within the network. Polling gateway(s) may be utilized to periodically poll the network resources in order to retrieve status information for such resources, including but not limited to status of disk(s), database(s), memory, CPU(s), and operating system(s) within the network.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring resource requirements in a computer system and for adding (or subtracting) such resources as required. In a preferred embodiment, the system automatically, without user intervention, makes the resource adjustment when calculations indicate a need for such an adjustment. The system stores historical and statistical data concerning a multitude of parameters and the action taken with respect to the resources reflects a comparison against such stored data.