JMeter extends the useful capability to extract response data into user variables. In a recent post, we covered how to use the Page Data Extractor to find and save data metrics returned in the body of the page for use in post-processor scripts and other test plan elements. It is a reasonable requirement to see if such extractions are successful before proceeding to this other test logic, which can be achieved manually in your scripts. However, The post JMeter Extractor Success Assertion appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

When scaling your JMeter test, preparation is important. Often, very large tests will require significant coordination in terms of resources. The target test environment will need to be scaled up to match production conditions. Likewise, simulating a large number of users will require launching many load generator servers. As part of this preparation, you may want to check JMeter test plans for consistency before running the test. The JMeter Test Plan Check Tool provides this capability. The post JMeter Test Plan Check Tool appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

Especially when running distributed tests, there are cases where we may wish to automatically terminate a JMeter test in progress based on certain in-test conditions. In a previous post we explored how to create a custom script that can terminate a load test upon evaluating a predetermined error condition. The JMeter AutoStop plugin allows us to take a different approach based on aggregate data. While nothing would prevent us from using either of these two approaches The post JMeter AutoStop Plugin appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

QualiTlabs is an independent software testing services company who conducted a case study using RedLine13 and JMeter to carry out large-scale performance testing. RedLine13 integrates seamlessly with AWS, which allowed QualiTlabs to scale the tests in the cloud while ensuring cost-efficiency. This facilitated simulation of thousands of concurrent users in a flexible, secure, and scalable environment, minimizing the need for additional infrastructure. Through integration of RedLine13 with AWS and the use of JMeter, QualiTlabs was able The post QualiTlabs Case Study: Cost-Effective Performance T ..read more

When designing tests that mirror real-world behaviors, we may find the need to route more requests to one target test endpoint over another. The JMeter Weighted Switch Controller provides a method of asymmetrically routing requests to two or more target test endpoints. You can assign higher weights to samplers being run and proportionally more frequently than samplers with lower assigned weights. In this brief article, we will show you how to set up the Weighted Switch The post Using the JMeter Weighted Switch Controller appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

In the decades since the very first release of JMeter, there has been considerable collective experience gained not only in best practices for performance test design in general, but also in the specific methods for creating JMeter tests. In this article, we will summarize best practices for creating a JMeter test plan. For further reading, a more in-depth discussion about best practices can be found in the JMeter users manual. Targeting the Latest Version of JMeter The post JMeter Best Practices appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

Though cloud-based load testing services such as RedLine13 allow you to easily scale your load test, the majority of JMeter test plans begin on the local machine. The JMeter GUI is used to assemble the major components. First tests begin inside the GUI, usually monitored with a listener. When transitioning your test to the cloud however, the user interface is stood down to remove the overhead and achieve scale. Local Tests from the Console As an The post JMeter Local Tests and the Console Status Logger appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

The JMeter Dashboard Report is an HTML-based summary that can be generated from the results data of a JMeter test. When you run your load test with output files enabled on RedLine13, we automatically generate this report. However, this report can also be generated manually on your local machine using the JMeter GUI. Generating the Report Locally To generate the JMeter Dashboard Report on your local machine, begin by starting the JMeter GUI. Navigate to the The post How to Regenerate the JMeter Dashboard Report appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

By design, resources in AWS are provisioned through the lens of security. When creating a new Virtual Private Network (VPC), access into this network from the outside world is restricted. In this article, we will go through the steps connecting a VPC to the internet. We will also review common connectivity issues faced reaching resources inside a VPC. Attaching an Internet Gateway The first step to enable VPC internet access is to attach an Internet Gateway. The post Connecting an AWS VPC to the World appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more

JMeter can be run in two modes, with the more familiar GUI mode for designing tests. However, when running your load tests for production data gathering, it is recommended that it is run in non-GUI mode from a command line. This is in fact how load tests are run with RedLine13. But it is also possible to run JMeter in non-GUI mode on your local machine. There are instances where this is desirable, including debugging specialized The post Running JMeter from the Local Command Line appeared first on RedLine13 ..read more