Smart Calculation

Learn how to use Smart Calculation to automatically recommend the best template and dashboard setup for your analytics instance.

Smart Calculation is an intelligent recommendation engine within MN Logz Analytics. It analyzes CDN traffic data or manual inputs to predict which template and dashboard combination best fits your use case. By evaluating dataset volume, retention duration, and analytical focus areas, it helps configure the most efficient and cost-optimized setup.

Users can directly select a predefined template or click Run Smart Calculation to generate personalized recommendations.

How It Works

Smart Calculation analyzes recent CDN data or manual entries to estimate your expected dataset and dashboard requirements.

For Medianova CDN Customers

• Automatically detects the last 30 days of CDN traffic.

• Calculates average daily volume (MB/day).

• Estimates total data size, disk usage, and storage cost.

• Displays a traffic trend chart for visual context.

For Manual Entry

• Non-CDN users can manually input traffic or bandwidth, such as “3 TB per month” or “100 GB per day.”

• The system automatically estimates data volume and cost based on the given input.

CDN users benefit from auto-detection — manual entry is only required if you do not use Medianova CDN services.

Key Feature Selection

After traffic analysis, users can define their key analytical features to refine Smart Calculation results. These determine which dashboards and datasets are included in the recommended setup.

Feature	Description
URI Paths	Analyze request path patterns and top content.
Cache Efficiency	Measure HIT/MISS ratios and cache health.
Unprocessed (Raw) Data	Include raw logs for deeper investigation.
Error Distribution	Track 4xx–5xx trends across resources.
Geo Performance	Compare CDN efficiency across countries.

Each selected feature influences dataset size and query load, ensuring that recommendations are resource-aware.

Output and Recommendations

When Smart Calculation completes, results appear in a clear summary panel with ranked templates.

• Re-ranked Template Cards: Templates sorted by relevance.

• Recommended Template: Highlighted in yellow with “Recommended” label.

• Summary Metrics Panel: Displays:

  • Number of dashboards

  • Suggested retention period

  • Estimated data volume

  • Traffic trend chart

You can apply the suggested template instantly or customize dataset parameters before proceeding.

Why It Matters

Smart Calculation simplifies instance setup by eliminating guesswork and preventing misconfigurations. It adapts to user-specific traffic patterns to deliver precise recommendations that optimize disk usage, query performance, and cost. By using Smart Calculation, new users can start with an optimized configuration in minutes.

Skipping Smart Calculation may lead to incorrect data sizing or underperforming dashboards.

FAQ

Q1: Do I need to use Smart Calculation every time? No. Once a configuration is applied, it remains valid until your traffic volume or analysis needs change.

Q2: Can I use Smart Calculation without a CDN connection? Yes. Manual input mode allows traffic-based estimation for non-CDN users.

Q3: What happens if I change my key features later? Smart Calculation re-runs automatically to update recommendations and dataset sizing.