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Webmetrics Now Offers Load Testing for Web Services.


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 for web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term.  and web services transactions. SiteStress for Web Services is a consultative load testing package that tests, measures and analyzes web service performance. Leveraging Webmetrics' global network, SiteStress can simulate any number of requests interacting with a web service to challenge service scalability and identify future performance capacity needs. Companies utilize SiteStress to verify service readiness in advance of significant new releases and in preparation for seasonal and event-related spikes in traffic.

"Web services are more complicated to test than traditional web applications since interaction doesn't take place at the browser level," says Peter Kirwan, Chief Strategy Officer for Webmetrics. "Considering that a web services transaction may be used by multiple partners, companies must be able to control how their service will scale with increased user demands. SiteStress gives API providers valuable insight into service performance and how scalability may affect connected ecosystem partners and vice versa VICE VERSA. On the contrary; on opposite sides. ."

The SiteStress solution is comprised of advanced scripting technology, Webmetrics' scalable, global network and deep testing and performance analysis expertise. Using the SiteStress platform, Webmetrics replicates interaction with a web service to benchmark how it performs and to forecast how it will respond at varied and scaled user levels. Every phase of the load testing project, including test design, execution and analysis, are delivered in a consultative approach and under the expertise of a Webmetrics' load test engineer. Web services is the most recent technology to be supported by Webmetrics' SiteStress platform. SiteStress also supports load testing for traditional web and Web 2.0 applications.

Load testing protects companies against the risk of downtime during peak user demands, and is implemented to support a variety of applications, including:

* Certification of Service Readiness: Load testing is advised in advance of any major web service release, particularly for those that automate mission-critical business processes. By simulating the most common service requests at historical and projected user levels, development can validate service readiness before it publishes. This level of certification is recommended before initial service release, and in advance of launching any significant upgrade.

* Configuration Management/Decision Support: Companies can deploy SiteStress to demonstrate how web applications will perform in different hosting scenarios. Load testing can help companies make educated operational decisions by quantifying the speed and scalability in different environments.

* Ecosystem Performance Validation: In the world of web services, no performance failure is vendor-specific. A retailer's online success is dependent not only on its own operations, but also on that of its payment processing and shipping partners. Load testing can help companies validate that all pieces in the service delivery chain can support peaks in service usage.

* Seasonal or Event-Related Traffic Spikes: Companies in a variety of industries, such as retail, media and financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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 and long-term effects to a company's brand and bottom line. Load Testing assists companies across all industries with performance capacity planning Determining the required future configuration of hardware and software for a network, datacenter or Web site. There are numerous capacity planning tools on the market used to monitor and analyze the performance of the current hardware and software. , helping them prepare for both anticipated and unforeseen spikes in online user activity.

Pricing and Availability

SiteStress for Web Services is immediately available. Pricing is based on the number and complexity of web services tested, and the number of simultaneous, simulated requests. To obtain a free project scope and quote, contact Webmetrics sales at 1-877-524-8299 x1 or sales@webmetrics.com. For more information about SiteStress for Web Services, go to http://www.webmetrics.com/loadtesting.html.

About Webmetrics

Webmetrics is a leading provider of collaborative performance management services for companies with complex web ecosystems. Webmetrics' website testing and monitoring services are used by companies and SaaS providers that want to ensure online performance, competitive advantage and a positive end-user experience. Webmetrics' GlobalWatch services test, monitor and measure the performance of websites, transactions, web services and streaming media See streaming audio, streaming video and digital media hub.  to ensure 24/7 uptime and performance integrity. The company's customers include Barnes & Noble, Bluefly.com, DHL DHL
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