A method for managing system resources in a network environment. The method begins by reading from a first log timestamp Ti for i=1, 2, . . . , I, where each Ti comprises a timestamp corresponding to a unique request to utilize system resources. After reading timestamps, calculating estimated response Ei for i=1, 2, . . . , I, according to a function. After calculating estimated responses, the method continues by calculating actual response Ri for i=1, 2, . . . , I, according to a function Ri=Ei−Ti. After calculating all actual responses; storing each actual response in a second log. The second log comprising both timestamp Ti and actual response Ri for i=1, 2, . . . , I.