Webserver Stress Tool - User Manual
Welcome to Webserver Stress Tool
Most websites and web applications run smoothly and correctly as long as only one user (e.g. the original developer) or just a few users are visiting at a given time. But what happens if thousands of users access the website or web application at the same time?
Using Webserver Stress Tool you can simulate various load patterns for your webserver which will help you to find problems in your webserver set up. With steadily increasing loads (so called “ramp tests”) you are able to find out how much load you server can handle before serious problems arise.
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