WO2006070455A1 - システム設計支援プログラムおよび方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a system design support program and method for supporting computer system design, and more particularly to a system design support program and method for supporting system design that meets the detailed needs of customers.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-101537
- Patent Document 2 JP-A-5-225104
- an apparatus to be adopted is determined based on the cost effectiveness of the computer system to be introduced.
- the customer's expense burden due to the introduction of a computer system can be broadly divided into introduction costs (fixed costs) and running costs (variable costs).
- variable cost is the operation policy after system construction (for example, the frequency of data backup) ), Etc., the costs displayed in advance in the catalog etc. are not always applicable to each customer's system.
- the present invention has been made in view of these points, and provides a system design support program and method capable of easily and easily visualizing the cost required for system construction and maintenance. With the goal.
- the present invention provides a system design support program for supporting the design of a computer system as shown in FIG.
- This system design support program can cause a computer to function as the function selection receiving means 3, the resource display means 5, the resource selection receiving means 7, and the cost display means 8.
- the function selection receiving means 3 receives a selection input of a function to be applied to the computer system.
- the resource display means 5 refers to the resource information table 4 in which the resource information including the fixed cost and variable cost of the resource is set, and displays the resource information related to the resource that can be used to realize the selected function.
- Listing 6 is displayed.
- the resource selection accepting means 7 accepts the selection input of the resource to be adopted in the computer system to be constructed from the resource information displayed by the resource display means 5.
- the cost display means 8 aggregates the fixed cost and variable cost of the selected resource, and displays the fixed cost and variable cost in the computer system to be constructed.
- the resource display means 5 causes the fixed cost of the resource to be increased.
- a resource information table 4 in which resource information including variable costs is set is referred to, and a list 6 of resource information about resources that can be used to realize the selected function is displayed.
- the cost display means 8 causes the fixed cost of the selected resource to be fixed. And variable costs are aggregated, and fixed costs and variable costs for the computer system to be constructed are displayed.
- a list of resource information including a fixed cost and a variable cost of a resource is displayed, selection of a resource to be employed in the computer system is accepted, and a fixed cost and a variable cost of the selected resource are received. And to be displayed. This has been proposed at the design stage of the system
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of a computer used in the present embodiment.
- IV 4 It is a block diagram showing the system design support function.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example data structure of a customer information table.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example data structure of a product information table.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example data structure of a service information table.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example data structure of a construction cost information table.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example data structure of a model change information table.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a system estimation screen.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a device selection screen.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a cost estimation procedure.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure of device selection processing.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a device selection screen after device change.
- FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of simulation processing.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a system estimation screen after simulation.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of an estimate for the entire system.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed estimate.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, this embodiment has block diagram display means 1, function selection reception means 3, resource information table 4, resource display means 5, resource selection reception means 7, and cost display means 8. Yes.
- the block diagram display means 1 displays a block diagram 2 in which functions constituting the computer system are represented by a plurality of function blocks. For example, the block diagram display means 1 accepts input of basic parameters (assumed order amount, backup amount, etc.) from the user, and displays a block diagram 2 composed of functional blocks according to the basic parameters.
- basic parameters assumed order amount, backup amount, etc.
- the function selection accepting means 3 accepts a selection input of a function to be applied to the computer system. Specifically, the function selection receiving unit 3 receives a selection input of an arbitrary function block from the block diagram 2 displayed by the block diagram display unit 1.
- the resource display means 5 is a resource information table in which resource information including fixed costs for resources (costs for building a computer system) and change costs (costs for maintaining a computer system) is set. Refer to 4 and display a list 6 of resource information about the resources available to implement the selected function. In Listing 6, for example, the fixed cost, variable cost, and force of each resource are displayed in a graph with the vertical axis indicating the cost (total cost consisting of the sum of fixed cost and variable cost) and the horizontal axis indicating the operation period.
- the resource selection accepting means 7 accepts a selection input of resources to be adopted in the computer system to be constructed from the list 6 displayed by the resource display means 5.
- the cost display means 8 aggregates the fixed cost and variable cost of the selected resource, and displays the cost estimate 9 including the fixed cost and variable cost in the computer system to be constructed.
- cost estimate 9 includes the total cost for a given period, initial costs and operating costs. Initial costs are further divided into equipment costs and construction costs (system construction work costs).
- the block diagram display means 1 displays the block diagram 2.
- the function selection accepting means 3 accepts selection input of functions to be applied to the computer system from the function blocks displayed in the block diagram 2.
- the resource display means 5 refers to the resource information table 4 in which the resource information including the fixed cost and the variable cost of the resource is set, and lists resource information related to the resources that can be used to realize the selected function. 6 is displayed.
- the resource selection receiving means 7 receives from the list 6 displayed by the resource display means 5 a selection input of a resource to be adopted for the computer system to be constructed
- the cost display means 8 selects the selected resource.
- the fixed costs and variable costs are tabulated, and the fixed costs and variable costs for the computer system to be constructed are displayed.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a system configuration example according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- a system integrator service engineer (SE) 20 uses a portable computer 100, such as a notebook personal computer, to propose the system and explain the cost to the person in charge at the customer company (step). Sl l).
- the SE 20 uses the computer 100 to show the customer a graph representing the function and cost (fixed cost, variable cost) of the proposed system based on the customer's request.
- SE20 displays the risk when adopting each device (backup time and recovery time in the backup device) on the screen of computer 100, and explains the contents of the risk. If the customer agrees to install the proposed system, SE 20 creates and prints system estimate 21 using computer 100 (step S12).
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of a computer used in the present embodiment.
- the entire computer 100 is controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101.
- a random access memory (RAM) 102, a hard disk drive (HDD) 103, a graphics processing device 104, an input interface 105, and a communication interface 106 are connected to the CPU 101 via a bus 107 !.
- the RAM 102 temporarily stores at least part of an OS (Operating System) program application program to be executed by the CPU 101.
- the RAM 102 stores various data necessary for processing by the CPU 101.
- the HDD 103 stores an OS application program.
- a monitor 11 is connected to the graphic processing device 104.
- the graphic processing device 104 displays an image on the screen of the monitor 11 in accordance with a command from the CPU 101.
- a keyboard 12 and a mouse 13 are connected to the input counter face 105.
- the input interface 105 sends signals sent from the keyboard 12 and mouse 13 via the bus 107 to the CP. Send to U 101.
- the communication interface 106 is connected to the network 10.
- the communication interface 106 transmits / receives data to / from other computers via the network 10.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the system design support function.
- the HDD 1003 of the computer 100 stores a customer information table 111, a product information table 112, a service information table 113, a construction cost information table 114, and a model change information table 115.
- the customer information table 111 is a data table for managing customer information.
- the product information table 112 is a data table in which information about products (including hardware resources and software resources) that are components of the system is registered.
- the service information table 113 is a data table in which information related to the operation management service after system construction is registered.
- the construction cost information table 114 is a data table in which information related to work costs for system construction is registered.
- 15 is a data table in which information about product candidates when changing the model of an arbitrary device from a basic system configuration is registered.
- the computer 100 is provided with a system estimation management unit 120, a device selection unit 130, and a simulation unit 140 in order to support system design using various information stored in the HDD 103.
- the system estimate management unit 120 manages the entire system estimate creation process. Specifically, the system estimate management unit 120 displays a block diagram showing the functions of the system configuration based on the input basic parameters. In addition, the system estimation management unit 120 activates the device selection unit 130 when an arbitrary function is selected from the function block. Further, upon receiving a simulation request for calculating the cost of the entire system, the system estimation management unit 120 activates the simulation unit 140. The system estimate management unit 120 then simulates. The calculation result of Yonbe 140 is displayed on the screen.
- the device selection unit 130 displays a list of products that can be used to realize a predetermined function, and accepts a selection input of products to be used in the system from the list. At that time, the device selection unit 130 displays the fixed cost and variable cost of each device in a graph with the total cost on the vertical axis and the operation period on the horizontal axis.
- the simulation unit 140 calculates an approximate cost of a system constructed by combining the devices selected by the device selection unit 130. Cost is fixed cost (initial cost
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the customer information table.
- the customer information table 111 includes columns for customer code, customer name, estimated order amount, number of accesses, amount of processing data, amount of knock-up, and number of backups. Data arranged in the horizontal direction in each column are related to each other to form a customer information record.
- a customer identification number is set.
- the name of the customer is set in the customer name column.
- the order value is set in units of 10,000 yen.
- an expected value of the maximum number of simultaneous accesses to the system to be introduced to the customer is set.
- the total amount of processing data per unit time in the system planned for introduction to the customer is set in the processing data volume column in units of gigabytes (GB).
- the amount of data that should be regularly backed up in the system planned for introduction to the customer is set in the knock-up amount column in MB units.
- the number of backups within a predetermined period (for example, one day) in the system planned to be introduced to the customer is set in the number of knock-ups column.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the product information table.
- the product information table 112 includes columns for block, device, product name, model name, price, performance, shipping date, annual maintenance cost, and usage.
- the data arranged in the horizontal direction in each column is related to each other to form a product information record.
- a name of a function block indicating a function to be introduced into the system is set.
- the resource that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set as a hard resource (HW) power software resource (SW).
- HW hard resource
- SW power software resource
- the product name column the applicable machine The general name of the resource that can be used to realize the function is set.
- the type name column the product model number of a resource that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- the Amount column the sales amount of resources that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- performance column performance related to typical functions of resources that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- the shipping date column the shipping date of resources that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- the annual maintenance cost column the cost required to maintain the resources that can be used for realizing the corresponding function for one year is set.
- the Use column the use of resources that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary data structure of the service information table.
- the service information table 113 includes columns for model number, service name, monthly amount, target number, initial cost, and remarks.
- the data arranged in the horizontal direction in each column is associated with each other to form a service information record.
- Service identification information is set in the model number column.
- the name of the service is set in the service name column.
- the Monthly Amount column the amount charged per month when a service contract is made is set.
- the target number column the number of devices that perform the service per service unit is set.
- the introduction cost of resources that should make an initial investment in the customer's system in providing the service is set.
- supplementary explanation about the service is set.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the construction cost information table.
- the construction cost information table 114 includes columns for model number, service name, price, target number, initial cost, and remarks.
- the data arranged in the horizontal direction in each column are related to each other to construct a construction cost information record.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the model change information table.
- the model change information table Nore 115 has columns for block, product name, model name, price, interface, type, knock-up (Backup), recovery (Recovery), and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures). It has been.
- the data arranged in the horizontal direction in each column are related to each other to form a model change information record.
- a name of a function block indicating a function to be introduced into the system is set.
- general names of resources that can be used to realize the corresponding function are set.
- type name column the product model number of the resource that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- Amount column the sales amount of resources that can be used to realize the corresponding function is set.
- the interface column the name of the interface for connecting the corresponding resource is set.
- the installation type of the apparatus is set by a flag.
- “0” is a computer built-in device
- “1” is an external device attached to the computer
- “2” is a device installed together with the computer (such as an appliance server device).
- backup performance time required for backing up a predetermined amount of data
- recovery column the performance of the recovery (the time required to recover a predetermined amount of data) is set.
- the MTBF value of the device is set in the MTBF column.
- system design support by the computer 100 is performed.
- the SE 20 that uses the computer 100 first causes the computer 100 to constantly display the system estimation screen.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a system estimation screen.
- the system estimate screen 30 is provided with a basic meta input unit 31, a system block selection unit 32, a state save button 33, a result print button 34, a simulate button 35, and an approximate cost display unit 36.
- the basic parameter input unit 31 is an area for inputting a basic parameter indicating a customer's request for the system to be introduced.
- the assumed order value, the amount of processing data, the amount of knock-up, the number of knock-ups, and the number of years of investment contracts are displayed as basic parameters.
- the assumed order amount is an estimated amount of expenses prepared by the customer for the introduction of the system.
- the amount of processing data in which a value in the unit of 1 million yen is entered in the field for entering the estimated order amount is the total amount of processing data per unit time.
- a value obtained by multiplying the number of accesses per hour by the amount of processed data per access (120KB) is entered in the field of processed data.
- the amount of knock-up is the maximum amount of data that should be backed up in the daily backup process.
- the backup data volume is entered in megabytes (MB) in the backup volume field.
- the number of knock-ups is the number of backups per unit period. In the example of Fig. 10, the number of backups per month is entered in the backup count field.
- the operation contract age is the contract period when requesting operation management.
- the contract period in units of years is entered in the operation contract years field.
- the system block selection unit 32 shows a block diagram of functions constituting the system. Each block is associated with a function that is a component of the system, and when the user selects an arbitrary block, a screen for selecting a device necessary for realizing the function corresponding to the selected block (device selection Screen) is displayed. In addition, the relationship between functions is indicated by a line connecting the blocks.
- the solid line shows the LAN (Local Area Network) connection between functions.
- the dotted line shows the LAN connection for maintenance between functions.
- the alternate long and short dash line shows the connection between the functions via SAN (Storage Area Network).
- Block 32a represents network-related functions.
- Block 32b shows the functions related to operations management.
- Block 32c shows security-related functions.
- Block 32d indicates a Web application related function.
- Block 32e indicates groupware related functions.
- Block 32f shows database related functions.
- Block 32g shows data backup related functions.
- the block with an X mark in the block (block 32e in the example of FIG. 10) is adopted in the proposed system. This function is not used.
- a block indicated by a bold frame (block 32g in the example of FIG. 10) is a block for which a device is currently selected.
- the state save button 33 is a button for saving information indicating the input contents to the basic parameter input unit 31 and information indicating the device selection status on the device selection screen in the HDD 103.
- the result print button 34 is a button for printing the system configuration and cost by the selected device.
- the simulate button 35 is a button for causing the simulation unit 140 to calculate an approximate value of a fixed cost (initial cost) and a variable cost (operation cost) according to the selection status of the device.
- the approximate cost display unit 36 displays an approximate value of the cost based on the selected device.
- the estimated cost is roughly divided into initial cost, operation cost, and total cost.
- the initial cost is the cost when the system is introduced.
- the initial cost is divided into equipment cost and construction cost.
- the equipment cost is the cost of purchasing resources to be introduced into the system.
- the construction cost is the price for the service for system installation work.
- the operation cost is the cost required for operation management for a specified period after the system introduction (5 years in the example of Fig. 10).
- Total cost is the sum of initial cost and operation cost.
- the user inputs basic parameter information into the basic parameter input unit 31 of such a system estimation screen 30. Then, the user selects a block as a device selection target from the function block diagram displayed on the system block selection unit 32. Then, the device selection screen for the corresponding function is displayed. In the example of Fig. 10, since the knock-up block 32g is selected V, the device selection screen showing the list of devices available for knock-up is displayed.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a device selection screen.
- the device selection screen 40 is a screen for selecting a device for realizing a function necessary for the system.
- a screen for selecting a device for knock-up is displayed.
- the device selection screen 40 includes a device list display section 41, a state save button 42, and a return button 43.
- the device list display unit 41 displays a list of selectable devices.
- information on each device is displayed in the columns of device type, capacity, performance, work, reliability, device maintenance cost, and cost estimation information.
- Device list display In 41 the device selected for use in the system to be introduced is highlighted (in the example of FIG. 11, surrounded by a bold frame).
- the type when the device is classified by function is displayed.
- the capacity column the storage capacity of the knock-up device is set. If the device records data on a removable recording medium, the storage capacity per recording medium is displayed.
- the performance column the writing speed per unit time of the device is displayed.
- the work column the work required for operating the device is displayed.
- a numerical value (MTBF) indicating the reliability of the device is displayed.
- the backup time is as follows.
- the preparation time is the work time for the operator to prepare recording media, etc., and a standard value is set in advance.
- Equipment operating time is the time required to back up data corresponding to the amount of knock-up.
- the device operating time is obtained by dividing the backup amount by the performance (data writing speed).
- the medium replacement time is a time required for the replacement work of the recording medium, and a standard time is set in advance.
- the number of replacements is the number of recording medium replacements that occur during a single backup operation. The number of replacements is calculated by subtracting 1 from the value (number of required recording media) obtained by dividing the backup amount by the recording capacity of the recording medium (the remainder is rounded up). Subtracted).
- the recovery time is as follows.
- Recovery time Report time + Investigation time + Restore time + Business recovery work time
- the notification time is the time from when a failure is detected until it is reported to a power maintenance worker.
- a standard value is set in advance.
- the survey time is the time for maintenance workers to investigate faults, and a standard value is set in advance.
- the restore time is the time to restore the data that was knocked up. The restore time is obtained by dividing the backup volume by the performance (data read speed).
- the work dissemination work time is the time required to spread the work after restoring the data, and a standard time is set in advance.
- the user can select a device. For example, referring to the device list display unit 41, referring to the capacity, performance, cost, etc., the device desired by the user is designated with the mouse pointer.
- the simulation unit 140 starts the system based on the device selected on the device selection screen 40. Costs to build and operate are calculated. Cost calculation is divided into equipment cost, construction cost and monthly cost. The equipment cost is the purchase price of the equipment selected by the user, and if there is a discount, it is the price after the discount. Construction costs are the price for the work required to install and operate the selected equipment.
- a list of work items is displayed on the computer screen, and the user selects a work item requested by the system integrator.
- the simulation unit 140 calculates the construction cost based on the selected work item.
- the monthly cost is the cost of services (maintenance work, replacement of consumables, work in the event of a failure, etc.) necessary to improve the reliability and security of the selected equipment.
- a list of services is displayed on the computer screen. And the selection of the service which a user considers necessary is received.
- the simulation section 140 calculates a monthly fee based on the selected service. At that time, if there is a discount, it is calculated based on the price after the discount. The calculated amount is reflected in the system estimate screen 30.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the cost estimation procedure. In the following, the process shown in FIG. 12 will be described in order of step number.
- the system estimate management unit 120 accepts input of basic parameters from a user (SE who heard a customer or a customer's request).
- Step S22 The system estimate management unit 120 determines whether or not a block indicating a system function has been selected. When the block is selected, the system estimation management unit 120 activates the device selection unit 130 and advances the process to step S23. If no block is selected, the process proceeds to Step S24.
- the device selection unit 130 displays the device selection screen 40 and performs device selection processing. Details of the device selection process will be described later.
- Step S24 The system estimate management unit 120 determines whether or not the simulate button 35 has been pressed. When the simulate button 35 is pressed, the system estimation management unit 120 activates the simulation unit 140 and advances the process to step S25. If the simulate button 35 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S26.
- Step S25 The simulation unit 140 calculates fixed costs and variable costs, and reflects the results on the system estimation screen 30. Details of this processing will be described later.
- Step S26 The system estimate management unit 120 determines whether or not the state save button 33 is pressed. If the state save button 33 is pressed, the process proceeds to the processing power step S27. If the state save button 33 is not pressed, the process proceeds to Step S28.
- the system estimation management unit 120 stores the current device selection state and the estimated cost in the HDD 103 or the like.
- Step S28 The system estimate management unit 120 determines whether or not the result print button 34 has been pressed. If the result print button 34 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S29. If the result print button 34 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step S30.
- Step S29 The system estimate management unit 120 prints a system configuration and cost estimate.
- Step S30 The system estimation management unit 120 determines whether or not a force has been input to end the process. When an operation input for ending the process is performed, the process ends. If a process end operation input has been performed, the process proceeds to step S21.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure of device selection processing. In the following, the process shown in FIG. 13 will be described in order of step number.
- Step S41 The device selection unit 130 determines whether or not to perform estimate adjustment. If so, the process proceeds to step S42. If no estimate adjustment is made, the process proceeds to step S47.
- the device selection unit 130 adjusts discounts and the like on the basic sales price of the equipment.
- the device selection unit 130 adjusts the discount on the basic amount of the construction cost.
- the device selection unit 130 refers to the service information table 113 and adjusts the discount for the operation service cost.
- the device selection unit 130 calculates a fixed cost and a variable cost for each device.
- the construction cost is obtained by “the initial cost of the corresponding service in the construction cost information table 114 + the amount of required equipment X the number of devices”.
- the operating cost is obtained by “the initial cost of the corresponding service in the service information table 113 + monthly cost X number of units X 60 (months)”.
- Step S46 The device selection unit 130 reflects the calculation result in the graph.
- the device selection unit 130 extracts a device-related record from the product information table 112 and the model change information table 115, and displays it on the device list display unit 41. Then, the device selection unit 130 receives an operation input for selecting a device to be adopted in the system from the extracted device list.
- Step S48 The device selection unit 130 determines whether or not the state saving button 42 has been pressed. When the state save button 42 is pressed, the process proceeds to the processing power step S49. If the state save button 42 is pressed, the process proceeds to step S50.
- the device selection unit 130 displays the current device selection state and the estimated cost for each device. Data indicating usage is stored in the HDD 103 or the like.
- Step S50 The device selection unit 130 determines whether or not there is an operation input for instructing to end the device selection screen 40 and return to the system estimation screen 30. If there is an operation input for returning, the device selection process ends. If there is no operation input for returning, the process proceeds to step S41.
- D AT Digital Audio Tape
- DAT Digital Audio Tape
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a device selection screen after device change.
- the device selected on the device selection screen 40 is changed from DAT to LTO (Linear Tape-Open) changer.
- LTO changers are more expensive than DAT. Therefore, in the case of long-term operation, it can be seen that it is cheaper in terms of the total cost for a given period, such as the system introduction. However, LTO can back up and restore faster than DAT. In other words, a high-performance system can be introduced at a lower cost.
- FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the simulation process. In the following, the process shown in FIG. 15 will be described in order of step number.
- the simulation unit 140 calculates the processing capability. Specifically, the simulation unit 140 refers to the model change information table 115 and calculates the CPU processing capacity and the backup processing capacity from the basic parameters. [Step S62] The simulation unit 140 performs a fixed cost totaling process. Specifically, the simulation unit 140 refers to the product information table 112 and the service information table 113, and totals the equipment cost, the construction cost, the service implementation initial cost, and the like.
- the simulation unit 140 extracts maintenance cost and consumable information. Specifically, the simulation unit 140 refers to the product information table 112 and the service information table 113, and extracts information on maintenance costs and consumables (such as recording media) for each facility.
- Step S64 The simulation unit 140 calculates the number N (N is a natural number) of consumables required within the contract period.
- the simulation unit 140 totals variable costs. Specifically, the simulation unit 140 refers to the service information table 113, and calculates a monthly service cost, a monthly maintenance cost, and a consumables purchase cost (unit price of consumables XN). The total of the calculated values is the operating cost.
- Step S66 The simulation unit 140 reflects the calculation result in the approximate cost display unit 36 of the system estimation screen 30.
- the value of the approximate cost on the system estimation screen 30 is also updated.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a system estimation screen after simulation.
- the value of the approximate cost display part 36 is updated.
- the initial cost has increased, but the operating cost has been reduced by more than the increase. As a result, total costs are becoming cheaper.
- the estimate of the proposed system is printed. For example, a detailed estimate for each device list, construction cost, and operation cost is printed on the overall system estimate.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of an estimate for the entire system.
- the estimate 50 includes a block diagram 51 showing the system configuration, service quality assurance content 52, and estimated cost 53.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a detailed estimate.
- the detailed estimate includes equipment list 61, construction estimate 62, and operation estimate 63.
- equipment list 61 product names, model names, prices, discounts, and amounts of hardware resources and software resources installed in the system are written.
- the construction estimate 62 describes the contents of the system construction work, work time, price, discount amount, and amount.
- the operation estimate 63 describes the service name, identifier, price, discount amount, and amount for maintenance operation.
- the fixed cost and variable cost for each device, and the proposed fixed cost and variable cost for the entire system are calculated and displayed according to the input contents of the user power, thereby displaying the system. You can clearly show the cost of the investment. As a result, the user can easily select a more advantageous system configuration in terms of cost effectiveness.
- the processing functions described above can be realized by a computer.
- a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the computer should have is provided.
- the program describing the processing contents can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.
- the computer-readable recording medium include a magnetic recording device, an optical disk, a magneto-optical recording medium, and a semiconductor memory.
- Magnetic recording devices include hard disk drives (HDD), flexible disks (FD), and magnetic tapes.
- optical disc examples include a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a DVD-RAM (Random Access Memory), a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), and a CD—R (Recordable) Z RW (Rewritable).
- Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk).
- Portable recording media such as ROM are sold. It is also possible to store the program in a storage device of the server computer and transfer the program to other computers via the network.
- the computer that executes the program stores, for example, a program recorded on a portable recording medium or a server computer-transferred program in its own storage device.
- the computer then reads its own memory device program and Execute the process according to the system.
- the computer can also read the program directly from the portable recording medium and execute processing according to the program.
- the computer can also execute processing according to the received program sequentially each time the program is transferred to the server computer.
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