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Performance Testing

ALSO CALLED: Performance
DEFINITION: Performance testing is the process of determining the speed or effectiveness of a computer, network, software program or device. This process can involve quantitative tests done in a lab, such as measuring the response time or the number of MIPS (millions  … 
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Leveraging Cisco IOS Technologies for Performance Management
sponsored by Fluke Networks
WEBCAST:   Posted: 25 Jun 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY: This webcast gives a brief Overview of Fluke Networks and explains the evolution of network management and Cisco IOS technologies.

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Under the Hood of SQL Server 2008 - Checking out Internals
sponsored by Quest Software
WEBCAST:   Posted: 14 Apr 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY: On this webcast, we discuss how to: Identify challenges in seeing exactly what is happening in SQL Server (including the upcoming 2008 version), Address these challenges with native tools...

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Virtualization And Application Performance, Along With How To Monitor It
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WEBCAST:   Posted: 29 Sep 2006 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY: In this Webcast, Burton Group virtualization expert Andrew Kutz describes what is required to adequately monitor a virtual infrastructure.

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PERFORMANCE TESTING DEFINITION (continued): …  of instructions per second) at which a system functions. Qualitative attributes such as reliability, scalability and interoperability may also be evaluated. Performance testing is often done in conjunction with stress testing.

Performance testing can verify that a system meets the specifications claimed by its manufacturer or vendor. The process can compare two or more devices or programs in terms of parameters such as speed, data transfer … 
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