3. Run a Test Workload

A test workload is a simple test that shows the output of the workload and can be used to validate database connectivity without running a full timed test. To configure a test workload, within the tree-view Select Driver Script Options and the Settings tab. Select Test Driver Script and click OK.

Figure 2.8. Driver Connection Options

Driver Connection Options


Observe that the Driver Script is Loaded. Clicking on Load will reload the script.

Figure 2.9. Driver Script Loaded

Driver Script Loaded

Further down the tree-view under Virtual User select Options and select "2" for the number of Virtual Users, click OK.

Figure 2.10. Virtual User Options

Virtual User Options

Click on Create and the Virtual Users will be created and waiting to run in an idle status. (Clicking run first will run both Create and Run Immediately).


Figure 2.11. Virtual Users Created

Virtual Users Created


Double-click on Run - you can now observe the Virtual Users running a workload against the database. When ready press the red stop button to stop the workload.

Figure 2.12. Virtual Users Running

Virtual Users Running