10.5.3 IBM Rational Performance Tester
IBM Rational Performance Tester 6.1 (RPT 6.1) is a multiuser system performance test product hosted in the Eclipse shell with a Java-based execution engine. The focus of IBM Rational Performance Tester 6.1 is multiuser testing of Web applications.
IBM Rational Performance Tester 6.1 is built from an entirely new code base running in the Eclipse shell. Its predecessor, IBM Rational Performance Tester 6.0, is a Win32-based product with Rational Robot and Rational Test Manager as its primary components. IBM Rational Performance Tester 6.1 provides major improvements in the areas of ease of use and scalability.
Here we briefly introduce the functions of RPT 6.1, in particular how we used it to record and run a performance test. We do not compare it (feature-wise) to other products in this chapter, because the suitability of any of these products depends highly on your requirements. This Eclipse-based version of Rational Performance Tester is available for...
- Windows
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS
- SUSELinux Enterprise Server
IBM Rational Performance Tester is a load and performance testing solution that is useful for teams who are concerned about the scalability of their Web-based applications. Combining ease-of-use features with flexibility, Rational Performance Tester simplifies test creation, execution, and data analysis to help teams ensure the ability of their applications to accommodate required user loads before the applications are deployed.
To perform a simple load test with IBM Rational Performance Tester, execute these steps:
- Record a performance test.
- Create a performance schedule.
- Run a performance schedule.
In the following sections, we explain these steps in more detail.
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