Method of and system for performance analysis and software component installation

A software performance-analysis and installation method includes estimating performance of a system including a software component to be installed on the system and determining, based on the estimated performance, whether to install the software component in a current configuration. The software component is installed in the current configuration responsive to a determination to install the software component in the current configuration. At least one of the following four steps is performed responsive to a determination not to install the software components to be installed in the current configuration: (1) deleting at least one software component of the system; (2) determining a new usage profile; (3) aborting installation of the software component to be installed; and (4) selecting an alternative component to be installed. This Abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an Abstract that allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain subject matter of the technical disclosure. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).