# Storage Capacity Forecasting Monitor storage utilization and forecast when the devices run out of storage in a glimpse with OpManager. ![Storage capacity forecasting software - ManageEngine OpManager](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/0Y5eM1ebUoo/hqdefault.jpg) Storage monitoring in most organizations is a reactive practice. They are unaware of depleting storage and end up scrambling to buy more resources at the 11th hour. This is not good practice, especially given the repercussions of storage running out for critical network components. Forecasting is a useful tool that companies can leverage to plan spending on storage. Instead of completely ignoring storage capacities or overspending, they can perform storage capacity planning and save revenue while minimizing the chances of a crisis. ## ManageEngine OpManager: The ideal AI and ML powered storage capacity forecasting solution ManageEngine OpManager delivers an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) powered storage forecasting tool that uses historical data to predict storage usage for your network devices. OpManager's ML engine ingests data collected from your network, analyzes data points, and generates forecast trends in the form of reports, graphs, and data visualizations. Essentially, you get storage monitoring and capacity forecasting on a single pane of glass. ### Storage capacity forecast by growth trends ![Storage capacity planning- ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/storage-capacity1.png) Storage capacity details of your storage devices are stored over time. These data points are then used to predict capacity consumption in the future. The data growth trend can be analyzed using this report and exact capacity predictions can be made for the future. ### Storage capacity forecast by utilization ![Storage capacity forecasting- ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/storage-capacity-utilization.png) Forecasting storage capacity requirements is important. But it is equally important to plan your storage spending. This involves buying specific device drives to add capacity to your storage setup. The storage capacity forecast by utilization report gives you the exact dates, based on historical trends, when your devices will reach 80, 90, and 100% of their allocated storage. Planning your storage capacity purchases just got more convenient. ### Scheduling alerts on capacity ![Scheduling alerts on capacity- ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/Schedule-alerts-on-utilization.JPG) It is important to be on top of your storage operations at all times. OpManager allows you to schedule alerts on capacity utilization. The alerts triggered can be seen on the "Alarms" screen itself. Also, notification emails can be triggered by escalating alerts on breaching set capacity thresholds. This helps you to take timely actions and avoid system panics. ### Scheduling reports on capacity trends ![Capacity trend reports- ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/Scheduling-utilization-reports.JPG) An automated capacity forecasting tool always helps you stay a step ahead of your storage setup. By helping you schedule timely reports on capacity trends, OpManager helps you get frequent periodic updates about your storage capacity. This helps you take control of your storage and effectively improves your storage capacity planning strategy. ### Forecasting performance trends ![Performance trends forecasting - ManageEngine OpManager](https://cdn.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/images/ForecastingPerformanceTrends.png) Forecasting can be a beneficial tool when it comes to monitoring performance trends for your network devices. Device performance metrics like CPU utilization fluctuate frequently based on network activity, which in turn can be correlated to business activities. Armed with historical data, OpManager can predict trends for performance metrics in the future and depict them in graphs, reports, and dashboard widgets. This allows you to be proactive with monitoring and prepare in advance for performance issues. With OpManager's AI and ML tools at your disposal, you can complement your IT operations with accurate forecasts and predictions. OpManager delivers alert-based, graph-based, and report-based insights into your past, present, and future resource utilization which you can leverage to make more informed decisions. With the repository of data you provide and OpManager's intelligent algorithms, your IT operations are made more secure and efficient. ## Discover more on Storage capacity forecasting ### Featured - [Best storage monitoring software](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/storage-monitoring.html?scfcst) - [Forecast reports](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/forecast-reports.html?scfcst) - [Storage monitoring dashboard](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/storage-monitoring-dashboard.html?scfcst) ### Quick links - [Blogs](https://blogs.manageengine.com?scfcst) - [E-books](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/ebooks.html?scfcst) - [Videos](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/videos.html?scfcst) - [Case studies](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/customer-recommends.html?scfcst) - [Awards and Recognitions](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/network-software-review.html?scfcst) ### Additional resources - **Blog:** [How to benefit from capacity planning?](https://blogs.manageengine.com/corporate/general/2024/02/13/how-to-benefit-from-capacity-planning-and-resource-optimization-using-opmanager.html?scfcst) - **Tech-topic:** [Storage pools and LUNs](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/tech-topics/storage-pools-and-luns.html?scfcst) - **Help:** [Storage reports](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/storage-monitoring-reports.html?scfcst) ## Case Studies - OpManager ### Hinduja Global Solutions saves $3 million a year using OpManager - **Industry:** IT - Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) is an Indian business process management (BPM) organization headquartered in Bangalore and part of the Hinduja Group. HGS combines technology-powered automation, analytics, and digital services focusing on back office proces - [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/hinduja-global-services-cs.html?ME_casestudy) ### USA-Based Healthcare Organization Monitor's Network Devices Using OpManager and Network Configuration Manager - **Industry:** Healthcare - One of the largest radiology groups in the nation, with a team of more than 200 board-certified radiologists, provides more than 50 hospital and specialty clinic partners with on-site radiology coverage and interpretations. - [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/usa-healthcare-network-monitoring-configuration-management-cs.html?ME_casestudy) ### Netherlands-based real estate data company avoids system downtime using OpManager and Firewall Analyzer - **Industry:** Real Estate - Vabi is a Netherlands-based company that provides "real estate data in order, for everyone." Since 1972, the company has focused on making software that calculates the performance of buildings. It has since then widened its scope from making calculations - [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/netherlands-vabi-cs.html?ME_casestudy) ### Global news and media company - **Industry:** Telecommunication and Media - Bonita uses OpManager to monitor their network infrastructure and clear bottlenecks - [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/business-cs.html) ### Bonita - **Industry:** Businesses and Services - Bonita uses OpManager to monitor their network infrastructure and clear bottlenecks - [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/bonita-cs.html) ### Thorp Reed & Armstrong - **Industry:** Government - Randy S. Hollaway from Thorp Reed & Armstrong relies on OpManager for prompt alerts and reports - [Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/opmanager-thorp-reed-cs.html) ## Awards & Honors - [Recognized as a May 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics Software](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/gartner-customer-choice-may-2019.html?indexaward2019) - [Recognised as an April 2019 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for IT Infrastructure Monitoring Tools.](https://blogs.manageengine.com/network/opmanager/2019/05/01/manageengine-named-an-april-2019-gartner-peer-insights-customers-choice-for-it-infrastructure-monitoring-tools.html?indexaward2019) - [Network Management and Monitor Vendor of the Year 2018, 2019](https://blogs.manageengine.com/network/opmanager/2019/04/18/manageengine-wins-at-future-network-awards-for-the-third-time.html?indexaward2019) - [Entered the 2019 Gartner NPMD Magic Quadrant.](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/gartner-magic-quadrant-for-npmd.html?indexaward2019) - [Ranked #2 in the Infotech Research Software Reviews Data Quadrant 2018.](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/info-tech-data-quadrant.html?indexaward2019) ## Related Products - [Network Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/?relPrd) - [Bandwidth Monitoring & Traffic Analysis](https://www.manageengine.com/products/netflow/?relPrd) - [Network Configuration Management](https://www.manageengine.com/network-configuration-manager/?relPrd) - [Switch Port & IP Address Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/?relPrd) - [Firewall Management](https://www.manageengine.com/products/firewall/?relPrd) - [Network Monitoring Software for MSPs](https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring-msp/?relPrd) - [IT Operations Management](https://www.manageengine.com/it-operations-management/) - [Application Performance Monitoring](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/?relPrd)