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Introduction

Here is an example of the popular Load Test feature available with an eValid LoadTest License. This particular example runs 25 browsers in parallel using 5 different script files opening each sub-browser as a 150x300 pixel browser instead of a maximized browser to save rasterization process time. Each browser is set to run each script .evs file in a repetition 3 or 5 times.

Recording The Test

Start by making the script.evs file(s) that are to be played back in parallel. Then make the loadtest.evl file in what ever quantity and options that satisfy your loadtesting needs.

Remember: Make loadtests that utilize your available bandwidth on the internet connection available to you. Don't over-load your internet connection. Also, remember to keep all necessary files in the path that is set in the Settings > Record/Play Preferences menu, as all sub-browsers use the path that you set through the Settings > Record/Play Preferences menu to the Registry.

LoadTest Script File

ProjectID "Test" GroupID "Load" TestID "LoadTest_01" _eValid "script.evs" "1" "5" "" "-pm 0.9 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script2.evs" "2" "5" "" "-pm 0.8 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script3.evs" "3" "5" "" "-pm 0.7 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script4.evs" "4" "5" "" "-pm 0.6 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script5.evs" "5" "3" "" "-pm 0.5 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script.evs" "6" "5" "" "-pm 0.9 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script2.evs" "7" "5" "" "-pm 0.8 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script3.evs" "8" "5" "" "-pm 0.7 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script4.evs" "8" "5" "" "-pm 0.6 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script5.evs" "10" "3" "" "-pm 0.5 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script.evs" "11" "5" "" "-pm 0.9 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script2.evs" "12" "5" "" "-pm 0.8 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script3.evs" "13" "5" "" "-pm 0.7 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script4.evs" "14" "5" "" "-pm 0.6 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script5.evs" "15" "3" "" "-pm 0.5 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script.evs" "16" "5" "" "-pm 0.9 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script2.evs" "17" "5" "" "-pm 0.8 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script3.evs" "18" "5" "" "-pm 0.7 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script4.evs" "19" "5" "" "-pm 0.6 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script5.evs" "20" "3" "" "-pm 0.5 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script.evs" "21" "5" "" "-pm 0.9 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script2.evs" "22" "5" "" "-pm 0.8 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script3.evs" "23" "5" "" "-pm 0.7 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script4.evs" "24" "5" "" "-pm 0.6 -wh 150 -ww 300" _eValid "script5.evs" "25" "3" "" "-pm 0.5 -wh 150 -ww 300"

Typical Playback

Click Playback > Start Playback to begin the playback process.
Click Window > Logs > LoadTest Log to see the outputs of the validation activity.

Graphical Outputs

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Running a loadtest, 25 browsers in parallel.

Using the "Loadtest Chart" to examine the results of the loadtest.

Lessons Learned

This is an excellent way to test the performance of your WebSite and server under heavy load sessions. You can gather data on how well your site performs when many users make requests for your WebPages. One can also see how multiple simultaneous requests are affected by the backbone of the Web, the design of your WebPage(s), and the limitations of the server where your WebSite pages reside.

Additional Information

One can learn that the Web's performance and your ISP's performance can greatly vary throughout the day. The best weapon one has at his or her disposal is to design the WebPage to be efficient as well as effective.