Visual Studio

Course Description

Why choose ALPI for Load Test training?

• We use certified live instructors in both our in-person and virtual classes so you can ask questions and get answers right away.
• We focus on real-world examples.
• We teach using interactive, hands-on exercises.
• This ALPI course is eligible for a free refresher guarantee so you can re-take the course within 4 months at no additional charge. Contact us for information about this unique benefit that gives you peace of mind.

This class provides students with the skills necessary to perform load and stress testing using Visual Studio 2012. Students will create Web Performance Test scripts and learn about the concepts of parameterization, extraction and transactions.

Performance scripts are incorporated into Load Tests and executed against a test system. Creating a load test environment, load injection, system counters and reporting are covered. Configuring browser and network emulation, ip spoofing and many other aspects of performance testing with Microsoft tools are explored. Best practices and real world examples are used to illustrate performance test concepts.

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Duration

3 day(s)

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Time

9 - 5 pm

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Price

$2,205

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Labs

Approximately 50% of this course is devoted to labs.

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Intended Audience

The target audience for this course includes:

• Performance Testers who want to learn to load test using the Microsoft 201X Test Tools
• Performance Testers wo want to improve their capabilities using the Microsoft 201X toolset
• Automation Engineers
• Performance Testers
• Software Developers

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Prerequisites

• Knowledge of Performance Testing Concepts
• Familiarity with Web Applications
• Experience Coding in C#, VB.net or other Microsoft Languages is helpful

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Outline

Course Outline:

Fundamentals of Testing

• What is Testing?
  • Test Objectives
  • Testing and Debugging
• Why is Testing Necessary?
  • Testing’s Contributions to Success
  • Testing and Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Errors, Defects, Failures, and Root Causes
• Testing Principles
• Test Activities, Testware and Test Roles
  • Test Activities and Tasks
  • Test Process in Context
  • Testware
  • Traceability between the Test Basis and Testware
  • Roles in Testing
• Essential Skills and Good Practices in Testing
  • Generic Skills Required for Testing
  • Whole Team Approach
  • Independence of Testing

Testing Throughout the Software Development Lifecycle

• Testing in the Context of a Software Development Lifecycle
  • Impact of the Software Development Lifecycle on Testing
  • Software Development Lifecycle and Good Testing Practices
  • Testing as a Driver for Software Development
  • DevOps and Testing
  • Shift-Left Approach
  • Retrospectives and Process Improvement

• Test Levels and Test Types
  • Test Levels
  • Test Types
  • Confirmation Testing and Regression Testing
• Maintenance Testing

Static Testing

• Static Testing Basics
  • Work Products Examinable by Static Testing
  • Value of Static Testing
  • Differences between Static Testing and Dynamic Testing
• Feedback and Review Process
  • Benefits of Early and Frequent Stakeholder Feedback
  • Review Process Activities
  • Roles and Responsibilities in Reviews
  • Review Types
  • Success Factors for Reviews

Test Analysis and Design

• Test Techniques Overview
• Black-Box Test Techniques
  • Equivalence Partitioning
  • Boundary Value Analysis
  • Decision Table Testing
  • State Transition Testing
• White-Box Test Techniques
  • Testing and Statement Coverage
  • Branch Testing and Branch Coverage
  • The Value of White-box Testing
• Experience-based Test Techniques
  • Error Guessing
  • Exploratory Testing
  • Checklist-Based Testing
• Collaboration-based Test Approaches
  • Collaborative User Story Writing
  • Acceptance Criteria
  • Acceptance Test-driven Development (ATDD)

Managing the Test Activities

• Test Planning
  • Purpose and Content of a Test Plan
  • Tester's Contribution to Iteration and Release Planning
  • Entry Criteria and Exit Criteria
  • Estimation Techniques
  • Test Case Prioritization
  • Test Pyramid
  • Testing Quadrants
• Risk Management
  • Risk Definition and Risk Attributes
  • Project Risks and Product Risks
  • Product Risk Analysis
  • Product Risk Control
• Test Monitoring, Test Control and Test Completion
  • Metrics used in Testing
  • Purpose, Content and Audience for Test Reports
  • Communicating the Status of Testing
• Configuration Management
• Defect Management

Test Tools

• Tool Support for Testing
• Benefits and Risks of Test Automation