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Load Tests for Distributed Systems?

Posted by Cliff on from the stressing-it-out dept.

arizaphale asks: "I stand in front of the somewhat complex task of load testing a fairly simple distributed telecom computer system. Is there anyone who has links or references to where I can find information about some theory on which I can base my tests? Both formal theories and test methodology are of great interest to me."

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  1. Have you tried google? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Have you tried google?

    If you have not searched Google at this point in time, you probably don't have the skills to carry out the project.

  2. First find out what's expected from your testing. by Bob+Bitchen · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Then find out what metric(s) are wanted from the testing. Find someone that has worked with the product and knows it well. Find|write a tool that will create the correct interaction with your software. One that gets as close as possible to real production usage. Start playing with the system and see how far and fast you can make it go.
    Make sure to save lots of data so you can make some conclusions. Write the report (and post URL on slashdot).

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