Network capacity planning based on application performance

A method comprising:

• detecting, at a server computer comprising a processor, a data session occurring on a network between a user device and an application server;
• identifying, by the server computer, an application being used for the data session, wherein the application comprises a video application;
• determining, by the server computer, if a performance model for the video application exists, wherein the performance model describes performance metrics and quality of service events associated with the video application;
• determining, by the server computer and based on the performance model, a capacity planning trigger for the video application, wherein the capacity planning trigger comprises increasing a network capacity based on the needs and a quality of service associated with the video application during the data session;
• and
• generating, by the server computer, a command that, when executed by a network entity, causes the network entity to implement the capacity planning trigger on the network.

A computer storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising:

• detecting a data session occurring on a network between a user device and an application server;
• identifying an application being used for the data session, wherein the application comprises a video application;
• determining if a performance model for the video application exists, wherein the performance model describes performance metrics and quality of service events associated with the video application;
• determining, based on the performance model, a capacity planning trigger for the video application, wherein the capacity planning trigger comprises increasing a network capacity based on the needs and a quality of service associated with the video application during the data session;
• and
• generating a command that, when executed by a network entity, causes the network entity to implement the capacity planning trigger on the network.