3. Services Automation Tools : 3.1 Assessments and Capacity Planner : 3.1.1 What is Capacity Planner? : 3.1.1.1. When Should Capacity Planner be Used?
   
3.1.1.1. When Should Capacity Planner be Used?
The vCloud delivery methodology is conducted in phases as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3. Capacity Planner Agile vCloud Delivery Methodology
 
Capacity Planner is typically used during the first three phases:
1. Assessment and Planning.
2. Define.
3. Design.