Ask PerfBytes

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If you have a question about performance, PerfBytes can help you find the answer. Ask PerfBytes focuses on questions submitted by PerfBytes listeners from around the world, bringing them the explanations, details, insights and advice on performance testing, engineering and operations. Send your questions to [email protected] today!

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How Can I Make Sure That My Tests Are Relevant?

Aug 09 2020 64 mins

Henrek Rexed, from our show's sponsor Neotys, joins us to answer the question of how to make sure our tests are relevant. He also gives us an update on the latest release of Neoload. https://www.neotys.com/neoload/whats-new

When should I incorporate browser based tests in my load test?

Jul 02 2020 62 mins

In this episode, Leandro "Señor Performo" Melendez, joins me to discuss when and how to use browser driven tests in your load test.

How can varnish and squid cache be helpful?

May 17 2020 46 mins

Mark Tomlinson and James Pulley join Brian to discuss how Varnish and Squid Cache can be helpful both in the context of website performance as well as the work-from-home situation many of us find ourselves in.

How can caching improve performance and how do I test it?

Apr 19 2020 55 mins

James Pulley, host of News of the Damned, joins me to answer the question, "How can cache be used to improve performance and what do I need to know in order to test it properly?"

In the context of SAFe, where does the responsibility of performance, reliability, scalability lie?

Mar 22 2020 56 mins

Mark Tomlinson, the Perf Sherpa, and Leandro Melendez, Señor Performo, join host Brian Wilson, the Irreverend, to answer the question:In the context of SAFe, where does the responsibility of performance, reliability, scalability lie?

What is the difference between think and pacing?

Oct 08 2019 38 mins

Leandro Melendez, aka Señor Performo, host of PerfBytes Español, joins me to answer the question "What is the difference between think time and pacing?", and how to leverage them to create load scenarios.

What do I need to consider when testing applications on Kubernetes?

Sep 10 2019 51 mins

Brian Wilson and Mark Tomlinson dive into the wonderful world of testing applications that are running on the Kubernetes platform and what additional aspects should be considered when running performance tests.

Does including think time impact the test results for analysis purposes?

Aug 11 2019 45 mins

There are many uses of think time, and there are choices to be made when analyzing results. Join Brian Wilson and this episode's guest, Mark Tomlinson, as we discuss the question "Does including think time impact the test results for analysis purposes?"

What is standard deviation, and why is that important in performance testing?

Jul 02 2019 46 mins

Leandro Melendez, aka Señor Performo, host of PerfBytes Español, joins me to look at what Standard Deviations and Sigmas are and how to use them in the world of Performance Analysis.

How do I retrain my Service Virtualization?

Jun 04 2019 31 mins

In this episode of Ask PerfBytes, Mark Tomlinson joins me answer the question, "How do I retrain my service virtualization?"