Applied Performance Testing
Two days
Performance testing can be complex, involving many variables and copious amounts of data. The key to success is not the tools used but the approach adopted; the skills learned on this course can be applied to performance testing using any tool.

Objectives
Gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the principles and realities of system performance testing.

Intended for
Anyone doing or planning to do performance testing. Some understanding of typical technical architectures, software development, networks and/or databases is advantageous but not essential.

Key points:

Objectives of performance testing
A detailed look at the different objectives of performance testing and what can be gained from each test

Basic technical architecture
Typical system architectures for different technologies and platforms and their elements which are critical to performance testing

Networks
What you need to understand about networks before you can execute your performance tests. Also calculation examples and practice questions for defining the required network bandwidth

Software
Specifics you need to know about your software to ensure successful performance testing

Business processes, data and databases
Which business processes to capture, a look at the data for the processes and the impact the test will have on the database. Also, calculation examples and practice questions for data volumes required

The performance testing lifecycle
When different types of performance test should be executed

Real-time performance monitoring
A look at why monitoring is required when the test is being executed and what signs should be looked for to determine if the system is performing as expected

Results to capture from performance testing
A performance test creates enormous amounts of data from numerous different sources (eg database, hardware, network and client). This data needs to be gathered, organised and analysed correctly before findings are reported

Performance tool selection
Every system is different and performance testing tools are very expensive. It is important to select the correct tools for your requirements. The leading tools on the market are examined with reference to important criteria

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