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Server Response Time metrics and KPIs

What are Server Response Time metrics?

Crafting the perfect Server Response Time metrics can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're juggling daily responsibilities. That's why we've put together a collection of examples to spark your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

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Examples of Server Response Time metrics and KPIs

Metrics for Infrastructure Performance

  • 1. Network Uptime

    Percentage of time the network is operational during a specific period

    What good looks like for this metric: 99.99%

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Implement redundancy systems
    • Regularly monitor network performance
    • Conduct routine maintenance
    • Use reliable hardware components
    • Train staff for quick issue resolution

  • 2. Server Response Time

    Average time taken for a server to respond to a request

    What good looks like for this metric: <200ms

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Optimise server configuration
    • Use content delivery networks
    • Implement load balancing
    • Upgrade server hardware
    • Reduce server load through caching

  • 3. Energy Efficiency

    Amount of energy used by the infrastructure relative to its output

    What good looks like for this metric: PUE of 1.2

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Upgrade to energy-efficient hardware
    • Implement effective cooling systems
    • Regularly audit energy usage
    • Utilise renewable energy sources
    • Implement power-saving protocols

  • 4. Incident Rate

    Number of incidents occurring in infrastructure per given time period

    What good looks like for this metric: <5 incidents per month

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Conduct regular infrastructure audits
    • Train staff on incident management
    • Improve monitoring systems
    • Implement preventive maintenance
    • Investigate and resolve root causes promptly

  • 5. Cost Efficiency

    Total cost of infrastructure operations in relation to its performance

    What good looks like for this metric: $0.10 per user per hour

    Ideas to improve this metric
    • Optimise resource allocation
    • Negotiate better vendor contracts
    • Implement cost-tracking systems
    • Automate routine tasks
    • Regularly review operational budgets
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Tracking your Server Response Time metrics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to keep your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

OKRs are a great way to translate strategies into measurable goals. Here are a list of resources to help you adopt the OKR framework:

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