Sudheer, I used to do this sort of work as an Allaire/Macromedia consultant and can give you an insight on how we handled this at that time. Before I start I should mention we used a fairly high-end application stress tool called Segue Silk_Performer. This enabled us to create an increasing load on the ColdFusion/Web Server and also to build scripts for VirtualUsers calling outside lists into those scripts to simulate multiple different users and scenarios. The Segue tool is superb for these sorts of functions but was fairly expensive. Others may know of other tools out there we have our own.
So here was our Modus-Operandi for testing a new application prior to launch:- First "LIVE IN THE LOGS!", by that I mean use the ColdFusion and to a lesser extent the Web Server logs religiously at all times during your testing. They are truly your fountain of information and will tell you many things, (Btw there is a FB3 web logging tool at www.secretagents.com for the cost it may be a good idea to get a copy beforehand although the web logs are secondary to the ColdFusion logs.) 1/ Go into the site as an actual user and create a "script" of a fairly intensive user session. Again depending on the stress testing tool you are using you may be able to create several of these scripts and use them simultaneously. 2/ After creating the script's) clear out the logs and begin testing using your stress tool. Keep watching the logs, also use any ColdFusion and OS performance measuring indicators at the same time as running the tests. Keep reading the logs. 3/ Build up the number of simultaneous users until the site breaks (if you are very lucky it won't but experience tells me it will). Again watch the logs and all indicators as you go through this. Look at the error messages in the logs to determine what caused the site to break. 4/ Fix the problems step down your number of users and start again with your stress tool test. Repeat this process until the site performs well to a level of at least 100 users. If you need physical help with this process please let me know. Webapper consists of 3 ex Allaire/Macromedia consultants and we may be able to help you. Otherwise I hope this will be of assistance to you and any others who may be interested. Mike Brunt Webapper Lab1 http://www.webapper.com "Webapper Making the NET_Work" -----Original Message----- From: Chakka, Sudheer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 1:57 PM To: CF-Talk Subject: Any Ideas on How to Start the Testing Of Content Management Syste m - written in ColdFusion & FuseBox 3.0. Hi, We have a Content Management system which is completely coded and tested by the Coders during development. The system is written in ColdFusion and methodology is: FuseBox3.0 . Does any one have any idea how do I do this Testing so that it catches the maximum errors from the system. Does any one have any articles written on this. If so, Can you share the link with me. Thanks in advance. Sudheer Chakka. ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
