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Analyze system performance

Validate system scalability with IBM Rational Performance Tester

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Brian Bryson
Brian Bryson joined IBM Rational in 1995 after having spent several years in software development. Since joining IBM Rational, he has held various positions supporting software quality tools from consultant to technical marketing. He is currently the automated software quality Evangelist for IBM Rational and spends his days speaking to customers, partners, and analysts on all matters pertaining to Software Quality. He has spoken at numerous conferences and published many articles, the most recent on patterns of success in test automation in the December 2004 issue of Software Test and Performance.

Summary:  Learn how to analyze system performance with IBM Rational Performance Tester v6.1. This tutorial covers the process of test creation, execution, and results analysis. The goal is to guide you through the process of performance testing with IBM Rational Performance Tester V6.1. No prior experience with Rational Performance Tester is required.

Date:  26 May 2005
Level:  Introductory
PDF:  A4 and Letter (70 KB | 18 pages)Get Adobe® Reader®

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Congratulations, you've accomplished a lot. You have:

  • Recorded a performance test.
  • Created a multi-user performance schedule.
  • Analyzed performance test results.

And all of this, as promised, without writing a single line of code. IBM Rational Performance Tester was designed for Day 1 productivity, and by completing your first full performance test, you have achieved that goal today. By working against the sample application, you have witnessed and overcome all of the primary challenges of performance testing. You now have all the knowledge you require to go forth and analyze your system's performance. Go get 'em!

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