Webserver Stress Tool - User Manual
Test Type
Webserver Stress Tool offers three main test types
· CLICKS: the test is finished when each user has initiated the given number of clicks. CLICKS tests are the right choice to test specific URL sequences.
· TIME: tests that run for a specified number of minutes. A timed test is often used for “burn in tests”, e.g. to keep a server under full load for 10 hours.
· RAMP: Ramp tests also run for a specified time, but with increasing load from 1 user to the specified number of users which is reached at 80% of test time. During the last 20% the full number of users is active. A Ramp Test is a great way to find out the limitations of your webserver or web application.
What is Webserver Stress Tool?
Webserver Stress Tool is a powerful HTTP-client/server test application designed to pinpoint critical performance issues in your web site or web server that may prevent optimal experience for your site's visitors.
Webserver Stress Tool - Manual - Table of Content
Welcome
Introduction: Testing Basics
Performance, Load or Stress Testing?
Calculation of Load and Load Pattern
Webserver Stress Tool Features
How much load can Webserver Stress Tool generate?
Installation
Configuring Webserver Stress Tool
Selecting the Test Type and the Number of Users
Selecting the URLs or Editing the URL Script
Using Custom URL Scripts for Advanced URL Sequences
Performance Tips&Tricks
Running the Test
Reviewing Logfile Results
Analyzing Graphical Results
Graph Click Times & Errors (per URL)
Graph Click Times, Hits/s and Clicks/s
Graph Server and User Bandwidth
Creating Reports
Additional Features
Appendix
Software License and Contact Information