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2006 PerfTestPlus , Inc. All rights to Performance Testing Page 1Introduction to Performance TestingScott BarberChief Technology OfficerPerfTestPlus, Presented for:PSQT/PSTT ConferenceWashington, DC May, 2003 2006 PerfTestPlus , Inc. All rights to Performance Testing Page 2AgendaWhy Performance Test? What is Performance related Testing ?Intro to Performance Engineering Methodology Where to go for more info Summary / Q&A 2006 PerfTestPlus , Inc. All rights to Performance Testing Page 3Why Performance Test?Speed - Does the application respond quickly enough for the intended users?Scalability Will the application handle the expected user load and beyond? (AKA Capacity)Stability Is the application stable under expected and unexpected user loads? (AKA Robustness)Confidence Are you sure that users will have a positive experience on go-live day? 2006 PerfTestPlus , Inc. All rights to Performance Testing Page 4SpeedUser Expectations Experience Psychology UsageSystem Constraints Hardware Network SoftwareCosts Speed can be expensive!

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