Load Modelling and Load Shapping

Load Modelling

1. Simulating real users behavior on the application under test is the basic objective of Performance Testing.
2. A workload model is designed to identify key test scenarios and load distribution across these scenarios

Sample Illustration for Airlines Web Portal

Jmeter Helpful Plugins for Load Modelling

Thinks to Consider:

• Think Time
• Pacing Metrics
• RampUp Time

Claculators

• https://www.perfmatrix.com/pacing-calculator/
• https://www.perfmatrix.com/virtual-user-calculator/
• https://www.perfmatrix.com/tps-calculator/
• https://www.perfmatrix.com/think-time-calculator/
• https://www.perfmatrix.com/test-data-calculator/
• https://www.perfmatrix.com/jmeter-cps-calculator/

References:

• https://www.perfmatrix.com/design-workload-model-in-performance-testing/