Can IxChariot be used to test my Oracle database application server?
No, IxChariot generates end-to-end transactions over the network to emulate Oracle users logging into the application server, measuring response times, throughput, scalability, QoS, etc. However, IxChariot cannot test the application itself, such as how many clients can login to the database server. Q: Does IxChariot compete with application test tools such as Mercury Interactive Load Runner? A: No, in fact they complement each other. Application test tools test and measure the application whereas IxChariot tests and measures the network. Typically, application testing is done in a lab environment with development of a single application. However, often times the problems occur when the application is put on the network and the network devices cause impairments. IxChariot can be used to emulate the client and server transactions on the network and determine if the network elements are going to cause performance issues with the applications. Together, users can determine whether the pro
