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Silk Performer Results Analysis & Correlation

Course Overview
Valuable instruction for those who want to improve their skill-set in load test results analysis and interpretation. Leverage Performance Explorer's functionality to your load testing advantage. Identify reliability and functionality risks. Interpret quantified data types. Analyze workload model results and pinpoint bottlenecks that can hamper your system infrastructure. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to master your use of the Performance Explorer and the Server Analysis modules.

Note: The Results Analysis & Correlation course includes a Level 3 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 build or improve their skills related to load test results analysis and interpretation.

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

Course Contents

Master the use of the Performance Explorer and the Server Analysis Module

Determine if the workload and bandwidth requirements were met

Create custom reports using the Overview Report

Apply the concepts of range and standard deviation to analyze the average

Use the Candles with Sticks series type to confirm the consistency of the average

Validate the test results before engaging in an in-depth analysis

Combine and correlate client side measures for effective results interpretation

Remerge and interpret data from load tests using distributed agents

Combine and correlate server side measures for monitoring, graphing and reporting

Identify possible bottlenecks and performance issues of an e-business infrastructure

Determine the root cause of a server failure during load test executions

Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Modelling & Implementing Load Tests course (or 3+ months SilkPerformer working experience). Knowledge of basic concepts related to statistics. At least month experience implementing load tests using the current or previous versions of SilkPerformer (recommended)

Recommended Follow-On Courses

Testing Part 2

User Acceptance Testing

Duration 4 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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