Shazzam batch size

[snowsid88]

Shazzam batch size by default is 1000.

i have to discovery 3300 computer devices in that case what should be my 

Shazzam batch size and how can i manage it from ip range.

[AJ-TechTrek]

Hi @snowsid88 ,

What is Shazzam Batch Size?
* Shazzam batch size determines how many IPs are scanned simultaneously during horizontal discovery.
* The default value is 1000 — meaning it will scan 1000 IPs per batch concurrently.
* If your network or MID Server can’t handle large simultaneous scans, too big a batch size can cause timeouts or failures.

Your Scenario: 3300 Devices

How to Decide on Batch Size:
* Devices: 3300
* Default batch size: 1000
* That means: ~4 batches required (1000 + 1000 + 1000 + 300)
But the right batch size also depends on:
* MID Server capacity and resources (CPU/RAM)
* Network latency and firewall configuration
* Parallelism level of your discovery schedule

Recommended Approach:
1. Set a Batch Size of 1000 (Keep Default)
* Keeping the default Shazzam batch size = 1000 is fine for 3300 devices unless your MID Server is resource-constrained.

* This will break the discovery into 4 batches and process smoothly.

2. Break IP Range into Smaller Chunks
To manage discovery better:
* Instead of a single large IP range, split it into smaller IP ranges (each covering ~1000 devices or less).
* Assign those to separate discovery schedules or staggered runs to distribute the load.

Example:
IP Range Devices
10.10.0.1 – 10.10.3.254 ~1000
10.10.4.1 – 10.10.7.254 ~1000
10.10.8.1 – 10.10.11.254 ~1000
10.10.12.1 – 10.10.13.254 ~300

Assign each range to a separate Discovery Schedule if needed.

How to Change Shazzam Batch Size:
If you really want to adjust it (optional):
Steps:
1. Go to Discovery Definition (Shazzam Probe)
2. Search for the parameter: shazzam_batch_size
3. Set it to a new value (e.g., 500 or 1500) if needed.
* Smaller batch = more control
* Larger batch = faster, but risk of overload

Note: Don’t set the batch size too high (>1500) unless you’re sure your MID Server and network can handle it.

Best Practices :-

Item	Recommendation
Shazzam Batch Size	Leave as 1000, or max 1500 if MID Server is strong
Discovery Schedule	Split IP ranges (~1000 per range)
MID Server	Ensure it has enough RAM/CPU and network access
Parallel Discovery	Stagger schedules if running in parallel

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