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Performance Testing

ALSO CALLED: Performance
DEFINITION: Performance testing is the process of determining the speed or effectiveness of a computer, network, software program or device. This process can involve quantitative tests done in a lab, such as measuring the response time or the number of MIPS (millions  … 
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Winning at New Products - Pathways to Profitable Product Innovation
sponsored by CA
WEBCAST: This webcast discusses critical performance drivers that make businesses profitable at new product development (NPD), it also highlights study results surrounding secrets to success and drivers of high new product performance.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Podcast: Illuminata White Paper: HP Non Stop Gets Bladed
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
PODCAST: In this podcast, Information Technology Analyst Golden Halve discusses the Non Stop product line and explains how it enables high performance for a transactional serving environment.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 26 Nov 2008
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Four-socket Servers Offer Significant Advantages and Lower TCO in Multiple Virtualization Deployment Scenarios.
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WEBCAST: Learn how four-socket servers based on Intel Xeon processor 7400 series can offer significant advantages and lower TCO in multiple virtualization deployment scenarios.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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PODCAST: Maximize Value from Your SAP Investment with Business Intelligence (BI) & Performance Management (PM)
sponsored by Cognos, an IBM Company
PODCAST: Listen to this Podcast with Bob Corson of Cognos, an IBM Company to learn more about why a unified performance management platform can be the best means to drive additional value from your SAP investment.
Posted: 06 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 06 Nov 2008
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Improving Operational Performance through KPI Visualization and Analysis
sponsored by myDIALS Inc.
WEBCAST: View this Webcast to hear a discussion about the process, project requirements and available technology needed for an effective operational improvement support system.
Posted: 31 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Driving Improved Performance with Business Intelligence
sponsored by Cognos, an IBM Company
VIDEO: View this Videocast to discover what key points your organization needs to consider when selecting a business intelligence (BI) solution.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Premiered: 30 Oct 2008
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Machine Design Webcast Replay: Design Reuse in Product Development
sponsored by PTC Small/Med Product Development
WEBCAST: Join Machine Design and PTC for an exclusive webcast replay and take an in-depth look at today's best practice strategies for design reuse.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Accept No Compromises! Log Management The Right Way.
sponsored by ArcSight, Inc.
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the importance of successful log management for maintaining network security without compromising performance and effective capacity.
Posted: 24 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How to Perform Advanced Fiber Troubleshooting Using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer
sponsored by Fluke Networks
WEBCAST: An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is an important instrument used by organizations to certify the performance of new fiber links and detect problems with existing fiber links.
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Advanced Backup School I
sponsored by Sun StorageTek
WEBCAST: In part one of this webcast, W. Curtis Preston will deconstruct the common backup system and point out the mistakes that may be hampering your backup operations.
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How to monitor the performance of SOA applications and rich Internet applications
sponsored by CA
WEBCAST: This Webcast explores the defining characteristics of rich internet applications (RIA) and provides insight into the tools necessary for effective monitoring of RIAs and SOA.
Posted: 11 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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SAS® Strategic Performance Management
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
WEBCAST: SAS Strategic Performance Management facilitates the creation, communication and execution of strategy - promoting focus, alignment and agility throughout the organization.
Posted: 10 Sep 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Using Real-Time Information to Improve Contact Center Performance
sponsored by Genesys
PODCAST: From this 15-minute podcast, you'll walk away with ideas about how real-time analytics can enhance call center performance and how to execute on a real-time strategy in your call center.
Posted: 05 May 2008 | Premiered: 05 May 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Podcast: How to Control Highly Variable CDN Costs
sponsored by F5 Networks
PODCAST: Improving web site performance can be a difficult challenge for IT professionals and implementing commercial content deliver networks (CDNs) can be costly and unpredictable. This podcast provides tips on lowering CDN costs and bandwidth congestion.
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 28 Apr 2008
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Under the Hood of SQL Server 2008 - Checking out Internals
sponsored by Quest Software
WEBCAST: On this webcast, we discuss how to: Identify challenges in seeing exactly what is happening in SQL Server (including the upcoming 2008 version), Address these challenges with native tools...
Posted: 14 Apr 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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PERFORMANCE TESTING DEFINITION (continued): …  of instructions per second) at which a system functions. Qualitative attributes such as reliability, scalability and interoperability may also be evaluated. Performance testing is often done in conjunction with stress testing.

Performance testing can verify that a system meets the specifications claimed by its manufacturer or vendor. The process can compare two or more devices or programs in terms of parameters such as speed, data transfer … 
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