Load Testing with IE 8.0, Firefox 3.5
The performance improvements in the latest browsers (Internet Explorer 8.0 and Firefox 3.5) have been eagerly awaited for many months…though they come at a price. Improved standards compliance, improved Javascript performance and better network performance are showing significant progress in lowering page rendering times. But one of the improvements – opening more simultaneous connections to a single server, can have a negative impact on server performance, depending on the configuration and utilization of the server. Our tests on Apache found that the new browsers can reduce the total capacity of the server by up to 60% – when measured as the number of users that can be serviced while maintaining the performance goals for the site.
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When his dad brought home a Commodore PET computer, Chris was drawn into computers. 7 years later, after finishing his degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering at Purdue University, he found himself writing software for industrial control systems. His first foray into testing software resulted in an innovative control system for testing lubricants in automotive engines. The Internet grabbed his attention and he became one of the first Sun Certified Java Developers. His focus then locked on performance testing of websites. As Chief Engineer for Web Performance since 2001, Chris now spends his time turning real-world testing challenges into new features for the Load Tester product.