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Test setup and configuration is controlled by the sophisticated run-time console. The console enables the user to define each test run through the manipulation of every runtime parameter, such as the number of virtual users, the sequencing of user scripts and test duration.
The first step in the configuration of the load test is the definition of the user scenario. WebLOAD allows maximum flexibility in scenario configuration ranging from simply running single scripts to creating a composite scenario involving multiple scripts running concucurently. For each selected script is is possible to define different run-time settings such as connection speed, browser cache simulation and HTTP protocol settings. This flexibility in run-time parameters enables the most accurate simulation of user behavior under load.
The second step in the configuration of the load test is the selection of load machines and probing client machines. Load machines can be distributed across organisations and firewalls allowing load to be generated from inside the firewall and from the cloud. Load generators are cross platform and can run on Windows as well as Linux machines.
The third step in the configuration of the load test is scheduling the load session. Scheduling can be done manually allowing the user to select time frames and the load to be generated over each frame. Alternatively, the user can select from a list of pre-defined scheduling models or use a combination of both.
WebLOAD provides a wide variety of options that assist in quickly achieving a test configuration that meets testing goals.
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