Total Active Processes Supported

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Hi Team,
I have a question related to the capacity management. We are designing a system where a workflow is started whenever a paper record is handed over to collection centers across multiple geographical locations. Once the work flow is created it gets assigned to different users before it moves to closure. Average days the work flow will remain open is 2-3 days. (i.e some of the users will take a day or 2 to complete their work). We are expecting around 100K paper every day ,which creates 100K processes every day. Considering the SLA of 2-3 days we will have around 300K processes simultaneously active in system. (some will be lying in the Task list of a user group ,some will be worked upon by users etc). Is this volume something supportable or do we need some special topology for accommodating this volume.

Eliot Gerson · Accepted Answer

There is no set limit on the number of active processes that you can have. In all cases, it&#x27;s important to make sure that your hardware is sized appropriately and that you are using configurations that are consistent with your planned usage of the environment. 
 
It may be helpful to fill out the hardware sizing survey, and review the Appian Playbook: 
 
 community.appian.com/.../sizing-hardware-for-appian 
 community.appian.com/.../scaling-appian 
 
If you need additional assistance with planning your architecture, you may want to consider engaging Appian Professional Services, as they will be able to provide advice based on the specific details of your implementation.