From the graph below we can conclude that processor speed is the dominant factor in opening a stand-alone application and that memory configuration has a marginal effect. Shorter bars represent faster performance. Our third set of tests involved performing operations within the Banner system. For the first test, we had a Human Resources functional user add an employee to the system from each of our test machines. For the second test, we had a Student Resources functional user perform admissions functions on all three systems.
Shorter bars represent faster performance.
From the graph below, we can observe that physical memory has a marginal influence on program efficiency. It should be noted, however, that our test users are not very familiar with the Banner environment. Our fourth set of data is an analysis of the hardware under a large load and also under a simulated End-User scenario. For the second test, we simulated a typical user environment of opening Microsoft Outlook, Netscape Navigator 4.04, and Banner. We then performed some General User and Student System operations, switched between applications, changed web sites, and brought up a new e-mail message.