Re: [PHP] Load simulation tests

Ashley Sheridan wrote:
> I was wondering if there were any ways to simulate loads on a PHP script
> running on the server? Basically, I'd just like to take one of my sites
> through a dry-run so to speak and simulate x number of visitors.
> Ideally, I'd prefer something that didn't have to be installed on the
> remote server. Also, it would have to be something I could use from
> within Linux, as I only have Windows running as a VM, and I'm not sure
> it would work as intended if run though a VM.
> Have any of you used such tools, and if so, are there any you'd
> recommend?
> Ash

I have used JMeter in the past.
Since it is written in Java it will run just fine on Linux. Setting up a 
test scenario may take some time but it can browse your page like a 
regular user would (with delays) and supply input where required. This 
is executed from a client machine and does not require anything to be 
installed on your server.

http://jakarta.apache.org/jmeter/

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John