The document defines a workload in order to make performance values according to DIN 66273-1 universally applicable and comparable between different computer configurations. The workload Type A is designed for a computer centre business which contains a dialogue-oriented system environment and a batch-oriented production flow.
DIN 66273-2:2000 history
2000DIN 66273-2:2000 Information processing - Measurement and rating of data processing performance - Part 2: Workload Type A