Performance Testing for Dynamics 365: Recommended Environment Tier

Determining the Required Tier for Performance Testing in Dynamics 365

Question

A company is implementing a Dynamics 365 environment.

The environment will be used for performance testing.

Performance tests will occur at 40,000 transaction lines per hour and will include 200 users.

The environment must minimize cost.

You need to determine which tier of environment is required.

What should you recommend?

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To determine the appropriate tier for the Dynamics 365 environment, we need to consider the expected transaction load and number of users, as well as cost considerations.

Based on the given information, the performance testing will occur at 40,000 transaction lines per hour and will include 200 users.

Here's a brief overview of each tier of Dynamics 365 environment:

  • Tier 1: Suitable for up to 100 users and up to 20,000 transaction lines per hour.
  • Tier 2: Suitable for up to 300 users and up to 40,000 transaction lines per hour.
  • Tier 3: Suitable for up to 600 users and up to 80,000 transaction lines per hour.
  • Tier 4: Suitable for up to 1,200 users and up to 160,000 transaction lines per hour.
  • Tier 5: Suitable for up to 2,400 users and up to 320,000 transaction lines per hour.

Based on the given information, it is clear that the required load exceeds the capabilities of Tier 1 and Tier 3 environments. Tier 4 and Tier 5 environments would be overkill for this particular use case and would likely be much more expensive.

Therefore, the most appropriate tier for this use case would be Tier 2. It is capable of handling the expected transaction load of 40,000 transaction lines per hour and can accommodate up to 300 users. Additionally, it is likely to be more cost-effective than Tier 4 or Tier 5 environments.

So, the recommended answer for this question is B. Tier 2.