Chapter 13. How to Analyze Test Runs

As I've said before, a well-executed and seemingly successful test run followed by anything but sound statistical analysis is just a waste of time. In Chapter 11, we worked through the preparation steps necessary to ensure a successful series of test runs. In Chapter 12, we finally kicked off a stress test and worked through the details associated with successfully monitoring a test run. Now, with output logs and other data in hand, it's time for the real fun—to bring everything together. Initially, this means analyzing the response times, throughput, and other performance metrics associated with each test run. It also means creating a custom set of spreadsheets, tables, charts, and graphs that explain these ...

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