Webserver Stress Tool - User Manual
Using Custom URL Scripts for Advanced URL Sequences
If simple URL sequences are not flexible enough for your testing needs then you should consider using Custom URL Scripts to configure Webserver Stress Tool.
On the URLs tab choose Custom URL Script to enable this feature. A code editor comes up where you can edit your URL Script:
A good start is to click Default Script, then Webserver Stress Tool loads the built in demo script.
The script language is very similar to VBScript and description of the syntax and a list of allowed commands can be found in the Appendix.
The script must define four main functions: OnBeforeClick, OnAfterClick, OnBeforeRequest and OnAfterRequest.
What is Webserver Stress Tool?
Webserver Stress Tool is a powerful HTTP-client/server test application designed to pinpoint critical performance issues in your web site or web server that may prevent optimal experience for your site's visitors.
Webserver Stress Tool - Manual - Table of Content
Welcome
Introduction: Testing Basics
Performance, Load or Stress Testing?
Calculation of Load and Load Pattern
Webserver Stress Tool Features
How much load can Webserver Stress Tool generate?
Installation
Configuring Webserver Stress Tool
Selecting the Test Type and the Number of Users
Selecting the URLs or Editing the URL Script
Using Custom URL Scripts for Advanced URL Sequences
Performance Tips&Tricks
Running the Test
Reviewing Logfile Results
Analyzing Graphical Results
Graph Click Times & Errors (per URL)
Graph Click Times, Hits/s and Clicks/s
Graph Server and User Bandwidth
Creating Reports
Additional Features
Appendix
Software License and Contact Information