Getting Started with k6 Load Tests on RedLine13

As one of the five major test types supported on our platform, RedLine13 offers the ability to run your k6 load tests in the cloud. Tests are defined in k6 using the JavaScript syntax, centered around simplicity and extensibility. It is a developer-centric performance testing tool that affords scalability to test designers for scripting, execution, and analysis of load tests. Since it was introduced, k6 has steadily risen in popularity to become one of the deRead More →

      RedLine13 Pricing Model When you use RedLine13, there is a RedLine13 subscription cost and an AWS cost. RedLine13 generates the load on your AWS servers as you can see in the diagram below. AWS costs are already ridiculously low. One advantage of this is that you have complete control. If you’re running a low number of tests, your AWS costs will be correspondingly low. Another advantage of the load running on your servers,Read More →

Here is a comparison of BlazeMeter vs. RedLine13 for a free subscription and for the different paid subscriptions. We’re going to do more comparisons. Let us know which you’d like to see. FREE PLAN Feature BlazeMeter RedLine13 Price Free Free Tests per Year 10 forever Unlimited Max Test Length 20 minutes 1 day Max Concurrent Users 50 Approx. 250-500(Actual based on 10 vCPUs) Max Concurrent Tests 1 1 Data Retention 1 week 30 days Max LoadRead More →

Google and RedLine13

Here are the step by step instructions for a SAML Configuration with Google and RedLine13. Read more about SAML SSO and RedLine13. Login to your Google Admin account (Not for use with private google accounts) Under Apps, Select ‘Web and Mobile Apps’. Add App -> Add Custom SAML App Add initial app details For logo best to download and use https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/639264173994737664/cdMWrI39.jpg Continue to Set Up Page and download IDP MetaData. Click “Download Metadata” and save file, will needRead More →

Azure AD and RedLine13

Here are the step by step instructions for a SAML Configuration with Azure AD and RedLine13. Read more about SAML SSO and RedLine13. Go to Azure Portal -> Azure Active Directory -> Enterprise Applications. Create an Azure AD Enterprise Non Gallery Application. This operation will take a minute or two to complete  Under ActiveDirectory go to Enterprise Applications -> Select your newly Created App -> Single sign-on (side panel). Click (Enable) SAML Copy your “App Federation Metadata Url”Read More →

SAML and OKTA

Here are the step by step instructions for a SAML Configuration with OKTA and RedLine13. Read more about SAML SSO and RedLine13. Login to OKTA. Create a new app integration with SAML 2.0 Set General Settings – Logo can be downloaded from LOGO To Retrieve the Metadata document URL from OKTA you will need to create SAML integration with some temporary data. Complete Feedback for Internal app with Vendor You should now land on the SAMLRead More →

TechStrong TV Interview

RedLine13 co-founder Bob Bickel does a TechStrong TV interview with Alan Shimel, CEO / Founder of MediaOps, Inc. TechStrong TV has a live stream on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday weekly, featuring exclusive news, announcements and conversations with IT leaders and experts on topics ranging from digital transformation to DevOps, Cybersecurity, Cloud-Native, Containers and deep-dives into specific technologies and best practices. Bob will talk about who RedLine13 is and why anyone should care. Here’s an article youRead More →

Many users of RedLine13 are familiar with our web interface for running load tests. Yet, are you also aware that we offer a full-featured API? In this post we will walk you through how to get started with the RedLine13 API. We will provide examples that show you how you can leverage this powerful feature to achieve new levels of automation running your load tests. Almost any task that can be accomplished using the web UIRead More →