JMeter tutorials load testing

Apache JMeter has become the industry standard for load testing. This post provides links for lots of helpful JMeter tutorials. Getting Started with JMeter Running a JMeter Load Test Most Popular JMeter Tutorials JMeter Extract and Re-use as Variable – with More Extractors Guide to JMeter Thread Groups File Upload with JMeter and more Not as Well-Known, but Well-Liked JMeter Database Testing Configure JMeter Thread Counts Per Test and more JMeter Plugins JMeter Video Streaming PluginRead More →

Deciding how many load agents you need

You have written your test plan and are ready to run your cloud-based load test with RedLine13, leveraging AWS resources to easily scale your load profile.  However, before you can launch your test, you’ll need to decide on how many EC2 load testing servers you will need.  In this brief guide, we will discuss the concepts and simple calculations to help you determine that number.Read More →

The goal of the Advanced JMeter Training class is for the students to learn the advanced features of Apache JMeter and improve their productivity in using JMeter in real projects. Course Details Instructor led Interactive – practice sessions every day Virtual 5 days Up to 3 hours per day Advanced JMeter Training Course outline: JMeter Plugins File uploading with JMeter Simulating Throughput API Testing with JMeter Optimizing JMeter performance Resource monitoring Mobile testing Testing applications withRead More →

How to Upload Data Files Above the Limit

There are certain situations where you may need to include files above file size and count limits of your RedLine13 subscription. In this brief guide, we will walk you through how to upload data files above this limit by hosting extra files in AWS S3.Read More →

How to Automatically Install JMeter Plugins

As part of a recent update, tests that you run on RedLine13 now have the ability to automatically detect and install JMeter plugins that are referenced by your test plan.  With a few simple one-time setup steps, automatic plugin installation can be accomplished from your JMeter tests with a single-click.Read More →

load testing shift left

As the combination of cloud and CI technology enables the “shift left” of DevOps, load testing is joining the crowd. Traditionally, load testing was used as a check before large releases of software or changes in infrastructure or an expected spike in usage to assure applications were performant. Solutions like Load Runner, Blazemeter and Apica were perfect for this use case. With the focus on automating the delivery of software in small, incremental steps with continuousRead More →

Install JMeter Plugins Automatically from Jenkins

Our RedLine13 plugin for Jenkins can automate performance testing at build time and in continuous deployment environments.  Recently, we extended this with the ability to install publicly available JMeter plugins automatically from within Jenkins.  In this brief article, we will explain in a few basic steps how to enable this feature.Read More →

apache-jmeter-redline13-load-testing

Apache JMeter is one of the most popular tools for load testing.  With RedLine13, scaling out your JMeter test plan on the cloud in is easy.  In this video and subsequent guide, we will walk you through running you first JMeter load test on RedLine13. Getting Started When running a JMeter test on RedLine13, we begin by logging into our account, hitting “Start Test“, and then navigating to the “JMeter” tab. Obviously we will need aRead More →

RedLine13 supports the ability to merge JTL output files for offline analysis after running a load test.  This alleviates the need to download and view each individual JTL output file.  Premium users can merge them into one JTL for convenience.  The ability to merge JTL files provides you with a more streamlined breakdown of your tests.  With this, you can easily cross-examine the individual JTL files that make up the single, merged file. Data analysis SinceRead More →