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Resource Allocation Forecast

A Resource Allocation Forecast chart lets Reservation Manager administrators view the amount of resources that are reserved for a specified time period. The chart helps administrators evaluate whether there are sufficient resources to handle the expected demand.

Administrators can specify start and end times, and whether data is shown hourly, daily, or monthly. When data is displayed daily or monthly, the peak reserved resources for the time period are displayed.

To view the amount of resources that are reserved

1. Log in to the Reservation Manager using the CA Server Automation administrator user credentials.

   The home page opens.

2. Click the Administer Your Reservation Manager link.

   The Administration page opens.

3. Click a bar on the Resource Pool Utilization chart on the main Administration page.

   The Resource Allocation Forecast chart appears.

4. Select data for the following fields from the drop-down lists:

   Display by

   Provides data based on hours, days, or months.

   Start Time

   Specifies start date and time.

   End Time

   Specifies end date and time.

5. Click Refresh Chart.

   The chart displays resource allocation based on the values you chose.