Optimizing Your Valuation Settings

There are various ways you can use the Merkato capabilities to maximize the amount of bandwidth The amount of data transmitted or received per unit of time. When we refer to acquiring or selling bandwidth, we mean the amount of information that can be sent over a connection at one time, at the allowed speed, without packet loss or excessive delay. Bandwidth is measured in bits-per-second. received and minimize your cost. The following sections discuss these strategies:

Using the “Max Qty” (or “Qty”) Valuation Settings

Using the “Min Qty” setting in the Budget-with-limits valuation

Bidding Only When You Need Bandwidth

Bidding Lower For Excess Bandwidth

Using Both the Spot and Reservation Markets

Using the Bid Table to Estimate Market Prices