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DT offers a core set of courses aimed at covering the Application Lifecycle, from requirements gathering, analysis and design to development, testing, process and project management.

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Silk Performer Modelling & Implementing Load Tests


Course Overview
A supercharged examination of load testing methodology with SilkPerformer. Define, create, execute, and explore all six workload models. Create a test plan, configure and record a test script, randomize data to create realistic loads, modularize code through functions and transactions, and establish and confirm a baseline. At the end of this session, you'll be able to successfully utilize the TrueLog Explorer to troubleshoot scripts and use the Performance Explorer and Results Repository to analyze results.

Note: The Modelling & Implementing Load Tests course includes a Level 2 competency test at its completion. Upon successful completion of 3 competency tests and a Comprehensive Certification Exam, a user will be recognized as a Performance Test Management Expert (STME).

Who should attend?
QA project leaders, testers, and engineers who need to develop a working knowledge of a load testing methodology and SilkPerformer.


What will I learn?
By the end of the course, the attendee will be able to:

Cover all the key issues in order to get started on software testing

  • What is testing
  • How do you test
  • When should you test
  • Who should get involved
  • What are the cost issues
  • How tests are documented
  • What standards apply


  • Provide a formal start for those wishing to take the topics further

    Course Style
    This course is hands-on with practical exercises throughout. We provide you with individual PC’s so that you are able to work alone. Class sizes are kept small so that you will receive personal attention. You will take away extensive printed course material, which will be of on going use to you in your work.

    Course Contents

  • Implement Internet load testing methodology steps
  • Identify components of an Internet infrastructure
  • Create a test plan
  • Configure and record a test script
  • Compile and try script
  • Utilize the TrueLog Explorer to troubleshoot scripts
  • Randomize data to create realistic loads
  • Modularize code through functions and transactions
  • Create profiles to vary connection speeds and browser types
  • Establish and confirm a Baseline
  • Explain and execute all six workload models
  • Monitor agents to ensure a valid test
  • Use the Performance Explorer and Results Repository to explore results
  • Interpret basic load test results
  • Apply the most recent features of the software

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    Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with a Windows environment
  • Ability to navigate in an Internet or intranet environment
  • Familiarity with scripting or structured programming
  • Knowledge about basic concepts related to load testing, Web architecture and protocols
  • Experience testing Web applications (manually)

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    Recommended Follow-On Courses

  • Testing Part 2
  • User Acceptance Testing

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    Duration 3 days

    Cost
    £1,580 plus VAT

    Recommended reading & follow on courses

    Automated Software Testing: Introduction, Management and Performance,
    SBN-10: 0201432870, ISBN-13: 978-0201432879


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