Every time a user logs on, the Connection Point server is “hit” with an HTTP query, initiating the phone-book update process described in the Connection Point Services Administration Guide. Besides hardware throughput and .cab file size, the number of hits and processor speed are the key factors in determining how many servers you may need.
The following table details how many hits per second the listed processors are capable of handling on a dedicated server.
| Processor | H (maximum hits allowed by server) |
| 486 66 MHz | 10 |
| P120 | 20 |
| P133 | 30 |
| P166 | 40 |
In order to get an accurate data pool to determine if an additional server is needed, take an average of the number of logins your network receives during peak hours for a week.
Note
The maximum number of allowed hits per second depends on the size of the .cab file. Larger .cab files can slow performance by as much as 25%. The numbers in the table assume small .cab files (about 5K).
The following formula can be used to determine your server hardware needs:
If n is less than one, you may not need a dedicated Connection Point server. If n is greater than one, you may need multiple servers, depending on your peak load average.