Performance Testing Process

Performance Testing Process Flow

1. Understand the Process

2. Understand the System and the Project Plan

3. Identify Performance Acceptance Criteria

• Performance Goals
• Performance-Testing Objectives

4. Plan Performance-Testing Activities

5. Design Tests

• Determine Individual User Data and Variances
• Determine the Relative Distribution of Scenarios
• Identify Target Load Levels

6. Configure the Test Environment

7. Implement the Test Design

8. Execute Work Items

9. Report Results and Archive Data

10. Modify the Plan and Gain Approval for Modifications

11. Return to Activity 5

12. Prepare the Final Report