The Mock Server

Overview

The Mock Server is a simple server designed for receiving metric and trace data, providing a simulated endpoint for testing purposes. It listens on two separate ports: 8080 and 443.

Running the server

This server is runs as a docker container to run this server:

1. First build the docker container with

sudo docker build -t mockserver . 

2. Run the container by mapping the ports you would like to use, for example:

sudo docker run --name mockserver -d -p 8080:8080 -p 443:443  mockserver

How it Works

The Receiver

The receiver component of the Mock Server operates on port 443. It is responsible for receiving messages and incrementing the transaction count. To simulate real-world conditions, there is a built-in 15ms latency between each received message. The data received can be sent to three possible routes:

• Check Receiver Status: You can check if the receiver is alive by making a request to /ping.

• Send Data: Use the /put-data route to send data. This route supports two sub-routes:

  • /put-data/trace/v1: Use this sub-route for sending trace data.
  • /put-data/metrics: Use this sub-route for sending metrics data.

Important

Currently, both traces and metrics are handled in the same way.

The Verifier

The verifier component can be accessed via a listener on port 8080. It provides information about the transactions, including:

• Transactions per Minute: You can obtain the transactions per minute by making a request to /tpm.

• Transaction Count: To check the total transaction count, use the /check-data route.

• Verifier Status: Determine if the verification server is alive by sending a request to /ping.