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Capacity and Growth Log
CSV log to track weekly usage, limits, composition, retention and capacity of storage, and to document the decision to optimize, archive, or scale. Does not recommend deletions or automatic purchases.
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Instructions
- One row per resource and week.
- Record usage and limit in the same unit.
- Describe the main composition of the space.
- Write the agreed retention and who approved it.
- Record the decision only after reviewing the trend for at least one month.
Bring it to your business
Download resource| Week | System | Resource (Disk/Memory/CPU/Connections) | Usage | Limit | Unit | % usage (calculate) | Main composition | Agreed retention | Retention approved by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-W10 | Synthetic example: shop | Disk | 90 | 100 | GB | 90 % | Copies on the same server | Copies: 30 days offsite | Manager | Archive | Invented figures |
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Scaling the server or storage plan is sometimes necessary, but often the root cause is different: uncontrolled data growth, poorly defined retention, or a one-off spike. This guide explains how to review trends, limits, retention and growth before deciding.