Submission Checklist
The new electronic distribution method requires that the format of new results be more exact. When a new result is submitted, please make certain that it conforms to the following guidelines.  Results filing fees are as follows:
  Enterprise Express
Members $1250 $500
Non-Members $2500 $750
Please print out this page and use it as a checklist.
1. Creating and Submitting the Executive Summary
  • Dimensions are correct (10" x 7.25").
  • Executive summary style guides in specifications have been followed.
  • Price/performance = total-price/ throughput.
  • Dates are correctly formatted (dd-mon-yyyy).
  • Report date is correct.
  • Include the following TPC pricing statement in a Times New Roman 9 pt type.  This wording must be included at the bottom of the pricing page of every TPC Executive Summary.

    "Prices used in TPC benchmarks reflect the actual prices a customer would pay for a one-time purchase of the stated components. Individually negotiated discounts are not permitted. Special prices based on assumptions about past or future purchases are not permitted. All discounts reflect standard pricing policies for the listed components. For complete details, see the pricing sections of the TPC benchmark specifications.

    If you find that the stated prices are not available according to these terms, please inform the TPC at pricing@tpc.org. Thank you."

  • System description includes "c/s" for client server configurations.
  • Produce an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the Executive Summary. The PDF file or files should be left on the TPC drop site (ftp.tpc.org).
  • Verify that the files are not corrupted. After putting the files on the drop site, download them and print them.
2. Creating and Submitting the Full Disclosure Report
  • Verify that the report contains all required information, including third party price quotes, auditor's attestation letter, and configuration files and source code. These should all be enclosed in the one FDR document.
  • Produce an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of the full disclosure report. The file size must be under 10 MB. (Note: If a test sponsor has difficulty staying under this size limitation, contact the TPC Administrator for assistance in fulfilling this requirement. The pdf file should be left on the TPC drop site (ftp.tpc.org).
  • Verify that the files are not corrupted. After putting the files on the drop site, download them and print them.
  • Deliver the electronic copy of the FDR to the TPC's office the same day as submittal.
3. "TPC Summary Alert" Email About Your Result
Before the result is released to the public, you must send a TPC Summary Alert email to the membership. Create a TPC Summary Alert email with following details for each result:
  • Test sponsors must attach an Adobe Acrobat pdf file of their Executive Summary to the alert. The maximum allowable size of the pdf file is 500 KB.
  • For those of you unfamiliar with Adobe Acrobat, you can go to Adobe to find out more information and to order the product. Once you have installed Acrobat on your system, you can do a "SAVE AS" and save just about any file as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file. Saving it to pdf also shrinks the file size considerably, and therefore you shouldn't have any problem delivering Executive Summary pdf files under 500 KB.

3.1 Appendix A: TPC-C Summary Alert Content

  • Test Sponsor:
  • Complete Name of System Benchmarked (same as Ex. Summary):
  • Spec. Revision:
  • Performance (tpmC):
  • Price/performance:
  • Total System Cost:
  • Database Software:
  • Operating System:
  • TP Monitor:
  • Cluster? (Yes/No):
  • MP/UNI:
  • Qty/Processors/MHz of Server:
  • Total # of Processors/Cores/Threads:
  • # of Front ends:
  • Qty/Processors/MHz of front-ends:
  • Total # of Client Processors/Cores/Threads:
  • Availability Date:
  • Date Submitted to the TPC:

3.2 Appendix B: TPC-H Summary Alert Contents

  • Test Sponsor:
  • Complete Name of System Benchmarked (same as Ex. Summary):
  • Spec. Revision:
  • Performance (QphH):
  • Power (QppH):
  • Throughput (QthH):
  • Price/performance:
  • Total System Cost:
  • Database Size (scale-factor):
  • Database Software:
  • Operating System:
  • Cluster? (Yes/No):
  • Total # CPUs:
  • Total # of Processors/Cores/Threads:
  • # CPUs per Node/Server:
  • Processors/MHz of Server:
  • Availability Date:
  • Date Submitted to the TPC:

3.3 Appendix C: TPC-E Summary Alert Content

  • Test Sponsor:
  • Complete Name of System Benchmarked (same as Ex. Summary):
  • Spec. Revision:
  • Throughput (tpsE):
  • Price/performance:
  • Total System Cost:
  • Database Software:
  • Operating System:
  • Server CPU Type:
  • Cluster? (Yes/No):
  • MP/UNI:
  • Total # of Processors/Cores/Threads:
  • Total # of Clients:
  • Client CPU Type:
  • Total # of Client Processors/Cores/Threads:
  • Availability Date:
  • Date Submitted to the TPC:

 

3.4 Send the TPC Summary Alert

Submissions are to be sent to tpcalert@tpc.org.  You must be on this list to send mail to it.  Please contact the TPC if you are not currently receiving TPCAlerts but would like to send mail to this list.

 
4. Additional Instructions for Non Members of the TPC
The procedure for submission is the same as for members except for the following:
  • The email alert text should be emailed to the TPC Administrator who will then forward it to the alert list.
  • Payment must be arranged in advance before a result can be posted.