Application Performance Engineering Blog – Shunra Software

Replacing Remote Load Generators

Have you ever tried to run a test, only to find that your Load Generators half-way around the world are not responding? If any of that sounds familiar, then you might want to consider using network emulation instead of deploying Load Generators around the globe. By using an emulation solution, you can bring your testing [...]

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Shunra VE Modeler – Avoid Common Roadblocks

Shunra VE Modeler, the well known Microsoft Visio-based Shunra console, makes network modeling quick, easy and straightforward – I think most Shunra users will agree with this statement. Still, some users run into issues with VE Modeler which are easy to avoid. I have been working with Shunra users for several years now and I [...]

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Web page performance testing using WAN simulation

Everyone knows that performance of Web sites is critical to their success. In order to build a well performing Web page, everyone also knows that testing needs to be done early and often. What most people do not seem to know is what or how to test. This recent Microsoft Developer Zone Magazine article does [...]

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Crowdsourcing mobile application testing

I ran across an article on cnet this evening (article here) that Mob4Hire presented at Under the Radar recently. ‘The pitch began with a compelling use case: You need to test the app on 20 handsets in another country where you don’t have an office. Mob4Hire’s Web site connects testers all over the world with [...]

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Using WAN Emulation to get the most out of your OPNET investment

Time and time again, I hear people telling me how vital OPNET analysis is for their applications. Whether you’re moving or consolidating a data center, deploying a new product, or simply debugging an issue with an existing problem, the detailed information that OPNET products can provide can be critical to your success.

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