popular load test type

JMeter continues to increase its lead as the most popular load test type on RedLine13. But it wasn’t always like that. RedLine13 supports different load test types: Simple URL JMeter Gatling Custom Tests in PHP, NodeJS, Python Simple URL Tests In the beginning of RedLine13 in 2013, the majority of tests were simple URL tests. As the name says, they are simple to do and they can quickly provide valuable information. Here’s how to run aRead More →

StackShare Votes for RedLine13

It’s great to see more StackShare votes for RedLine13! StackShare is a community-driven SaaS platform that lets you see all the best software tools and who’s using them. Their mission is to make developers more productive by helping them learn about technology through the people and companies they trust. Voters can also specify pros and cons. The most popular pro is “Easy to scale JMeter in the cloud cheaply”. You can read about the others. It’sRead More →

How to Write a Test Plan for Load Testing – With an Example

Before you start load testing, you probably have goals for what you want to accomplish with your load tests.  Obviously that is crucial. But it’s usually extremely important to have more than just the goals.  That’s where the Performance Test Plan for Load Testing comes in.Read More →

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 →