This section explains the tasks that must be completed to prepare for, run, and analyze the results of a
load test
.
Outlining Projects Explains how to define name, description, and application-type-under-test parameters for your project.
Modeling Scripts Explains how test scripts are created (manually, recorded, or based on a sample script). Test scripts define the actions of
virtual users in load tests.
Trying Out Scripts Explains how to evaluate the success or failure of scripts.
Customizing Scripts Explains why it is recommended to customize your scripts before you run a load test and what problems can occur if you do
not customize your scripts.
Defining User Types Explains how to define a user type for the active workload. Defining a user type determines what script, user group, and
profile will be used in the test.
Finding Baselines Explains how to run a baseline test to determine your application's ideal performance baseline.
Viewing Baselines Provides an overview of how to confirm that the baseline test reflects the desired performance of the application under test
and how to set the baseline test as the baseline.