Modelling & Implementing Load Test with SilkPerformer

    
classroom - four days, onsite - four days

A supercharged examination of load testing methodology with SilkPerformer. Define, create, execute, and explore all six workload models. Create a test plan, configure and record a test script, randomize data to create realistic loads, modularize code through functions and transactions, and establish and confirm a baseline. At the end of this session, you'll be able to successfully utilize the TrueLog Explorer to troubleshoot scripts and use the Performance Explorer and Results Repository to analyze results.

Who Should Attend

QA project leaders, testers, and engineers who need to develop a working knowledge of a load testing methodology and SilkPerformer.

Prerequisites

Successful course participants demonstrated:

  • Familiarity with a Windows environment
  • Ability to navigate in an Internet or intranet environment
  • Familiarity with scripting or structured programming
  • Knowledge about basic concepts related to load testing, Web architecture and protocols
  • Experience testing Web applications (manually)
Skills Gained

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Implement Internet load testing methodology steps
  • Identify components of an Internet infrastructure
  • Create a test plan
  • Configure and record a test script
  • Compile and try script
  • Utilize the TrueLog Explorer to troubleshoot scripts
  • Randomize data to create realistic loads
  • Modularize code through functions and transactions
  • Create profiles to vary connection speeds and browser types
  • Establish and confirm a Baseline
  • Explain and execute all six workload models
  • Monitor agents to ensure a valid test
  • Use the Performance Explorer and Results Repository to explore results
  • Interpret basic load test results
  • Apply the most recent features of the software