Maximising the value of Performance Testing

London, UK

This seminar is an excellent introduction to the performance testing subject area.

Agenda

Timetable
8:45 - 9:15	Registration & Coffee/Tea
9:15 - 9:30	Welcome & Introduction *Danny Quilton, Chief Operating Officer, Capacitas*
9:30 - 10:00	Conducting a performance risk assessment *Paul Seaton-Smith, Principal Consultant, Capacitas* This presentation describe a process for conducting a performance risk assessment Information Required to Conduct a Risk Assessment The Assessment Process How to Choose Appropriate Techniques to Mitigate Risk: Capacity Modelling Performance Modelling Performance Testing
10:00 - 10:30	Writing a performance testing strategy *Paul Seaton-Smith, Principal Consultant, Capacitas* This presentation descibes the key factors to consider when writing a performance testing strategy including: Transaction Types Test Types (Single User, Volume, Stress) Test Data Cache Flushing Volumetrics
10:30 - 10:50	Coffee/tea
10:50 - 11:10	Writing a performance testing strategy (cont.) *Paul Seaton-Smith, Principal Consultant, Capacitas* This presentation descibes the key factors to consider when writing a performance testing strategy including: Transaction Arrival Rates/Load generation Automated Testing Test Environment Non-business Load Performance Metrics
11:10 - 11:40	Writing a performance test plan *Manzoor Mohammed, Chief Technology Officer, Capacitas* Test Cases Pass/Fail Criteria Performance Requirements and Performance Goals What Metrics to Collect?
11:40 - 12:10	Writing a performance test report *Manzoor Mohammed, Chief Technology Officer, Capacitas* Management Summary Analysing Results Understanding and Interpreting Performance Test Results
12:10 - 12:30	Questions & Answer Panel Session *Panel: Paul Seaton-Smith, Manzoor Mohammed*
12:30 - 13:30	Buffet lunch and networking

Seminar Brief

Application performance testing is an integral part of any development process; some level of testing is almost always needed as a risk mitigation measure. However, performance testing is often treated as simply a 'tick-in-the-box' rather than an opportunity for analysis and assessment of whether an application is fit for purpose. Unfortunately, performance testing is frequently reduced in scope and time available due to delays in development facing a fixed release date.

The four presentations highlight many of these typical issues and provides a consistent and robust approach to performance assurance, using case studies as examples.

Comments from Previous Attendees

"Great idea to hold a short themed seminar; allows people to get the main ideas and areas for further work, training, etc."

"Case study was interesting"

"Good question/answer section, showing good knowledge and experience of participants"

"Clarity of presentation of method reassuringly honest"

"Interesting morning and very cost effective"

"Well worth my time"

"I am genuinely satisfied"

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3.8

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4.0

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4.1

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4.1

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3.7

Presenters

Knowledge of material

4.4

Quality of communication

4.0

Understanding of subject

4.4

Fee

This seminar will cost Ł125+VAT. Those registered on or before 5th October 2008 will quality for a discount of Ł25+VAT. To register please email Performance Testing Seminar, or call +44 (0) 20 7841 9950. Alternatively, click on the link below to purchase this seminar online.

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Maximising the value of Performance Testing

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