How can IxChariot be used for testing applications prior to rollout?
IxChariot can be used to test how the network will handle a new application prior to rollout such as maximum number of users before the response times become to high. In addition, you can test how a new application will affect the performance of existing applications. Lastly, you can test and tune QoS policies to ensure high level of priority for the mission critical applications. For more information, download the ERP on the Wire White Paper (PDF) . Q: Can IxChariot be used to test my Oracle database application server? A: 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
