kStress

kStress is a implementation of Locust to test Kaltura's eCDN KES nodes.

Note:

This code is not created nor supported by Kaltura.

Features:

• Test multiple entries at the same time (VOD and LIVE)
• LIVE: mimic player behaviour when pulling new segments
• Easy configuration
• Locust will hit a KES based on the eCDN delivery rules, as normal user would do
  • Parent-child supported
  • "API gateway" not yet supported

Requirements:

• Locust
• Kaltura's Python client library
• A Kaltura eCDN license and at least one installed KES node

How to use (single server):

• Install Locust
• Install Kaltura's Python client library
• Clone this code
• Rename config.py.template to config.py and edit as needed (PID, secret, entries)
• Run Locust, specifying the file:

  $ locust -f kstress.py 
  

• Connect to Locust WebUI (ex: http://127.0.0.1:8089) and start stressing!

How to use (multi server):

• On all servers:
  • Install Locust
  • Install Kaltura's Python client library
  • Clone this code
  • Rename config.py.template to config.py and edit as needed (PID, secret, entries)
• On master server:
  • Run Locust, specifying the file and master:

  $ locust -f kstress.py --master
  

• On slave servers:
  • Run Locust, specifying the file and master:

  $ locust -f kstress.py --master-host={IP_OF_THE_MASTER_SERVER}
  

• Connect to Locust WebUI on master (ex: http://127.0.0.1:8089) and start stressing!

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