Segue(R) Software Introduces Load Testing Support for Citrix(R) Metaframe(R) Presentation Server and Oracle(R) Forms Application
March 23 2004 - 7:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Segue(R) Software Introduces Load Testing Support for Citrix(R)
Metaframe(R) Presentation Server and Oracle(R) Forms Applications
New Functionality in SilkPerformer(R) 6.5 Introduces Unparalleled
Ease-of-Use for Load-Testing Popular Enterprise Application
Platforms LEXINGTON, MASS., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Segue Software, Inc., , the application reliability experts, today
announced the availability of SilkPerformer(R) 6.5, the latest
version of the industry's most powerful -- yet easiest to use --
enterprise-class load and performance testing tool. The newest
version of SilkPerformer introduces record and replay support for
load-testing applications that are hosted via Citrix(R)
MetaFrame(R) Presentation Server farms and applicationsthat are
based on Oracle(R) Forms technology, such as Oracle's E-Business
Suite Oracle Applications 11i. Version 6.5 also introduces new
automatic result correlation capabilities to simplify the process
of analyzing the root causes of errors and application bottlenecks.
SilkPerformer 6.5 extends visual script debugging, visual script
customization and visual front-end error analysis capabilities to
the Citrix and Oracle Forms environments. These features make
testing and tuning Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server and Oracle
Forms based applications easier than with any other solution
currently available. Even users without programming knowledge can
customize SilkPerformer Citrix and Oracle Forms test scripts.
Additionally, the powerful BDL scripting language provides expert
users the flexibility they need. "At HUK-COBURG we have
successfully used SilkPerformer for nearly two years to help us
optimize performance," said Jurgen Lauer, manager of the test and
tuning group at HUK-COBURG, one of the top 20 insurance companies
in Germany. "At peak time, we have over 5,000 simultaneous users
online," continued Lauer. "Some 20% of HUK users are supported by
our Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server infrastructure. We have
been testing the new SilkPerformer 6.5 Citrix support within
HUK-COBURG to verify our Citrix infrastructure. The support for
Citrix provided by SilkPerformer will allow HUK-COBURG to
accurately measure required system capacity and network bandwidth
so we can ensure the applications running in production perform at
acceptable levels, especially at peak usage times. We intend to use
SilkPerformer to tune our Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server farm
for optimal performance." To simulate an accurate test of real
users accessing Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, SilkPerformer
6.5 uses the Citrix ICA(R) Simulation Client to generate Citrix
traffic. Using a unique script-to-screen synchronization
technology, SilkPerformer ensures that recorded user actions can be
reliably replayed under all load conditions and not fall out of
sync with on-screen events - even when server response slows. To
avoid compromising load test results, SilkPerformer 6.5 load-tests
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server via a completely non-intrusive
process. In fact, SilkPerformer 6.5 does not require any
installation on the Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server, which
makes test preparation on the server side completely unnecessary.
Generating load solely on the client side also allows SilkPerformer
6.5 to test load-balanced Citrix deployments. Additionally,
SilkPerformer 6.5 supports all Citrix deployment models. "As a
Premier Citrix Alliance Partner, Segue has demonstrated a strong
commitment to providing market-leading solutions that help optimize
application quality and infrastructure reliability," said Barry
Davis, Citrix vice president of business development. "With the
release of SilkPerformer 6.5 and its explicit support for the
Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server environment, Citrix customers
are able to easily and non-intrusively test and tune their Citrix
applications and infrastructure." In addition to support for Citrix
environments, SilkPerformer 6.5 also supports load-testing
applications that are based on the following versions of Oracle
Forms: -- Oracle Forms 6i (e.g., Oracle Applications 11i) -- Oracle
Forms 9i(TM) -- Oracle Forms 10g Besides Citrix and Oracle Forms
support, SilkPerformer 6.5 introduces automated result correlation
capabilities via advanced statistical operations, allowing users to
automatically find dependencies between client side events and
server side measures. This means that when a business experiences a
client-side problem, testers can easily determine if the problem is
caused by an issue on their servers. Additional features in
SilkPerformer 6.5 include: -- Enhanced support for PeopleSoft 8 --
Reporting enhancements, to include percentile charts -- Improved
visual scripting capabilities using TrueLog(TM) technology --
Workloads providing guaranteed transaction rates - even when server
responses slow down "SilkPerformer 6.5 is just another example of
our continued dedication to fulfill the needs of our target market
and customers," said Ernst Ambichl, CTO of performance management,
Segue Software. "The latest features available in 6.5 are a direct
result of the need to accurately load test mission critical
enterprise applications in both Citrix and Oracle Forms
environments reliably, and with an easy to use process." Pricing
and Availability SilkPerformer 6.5 is available immediately.
Pricing begins at $30,000. About Segue Software Segue(R)
(NASDAQ:SEGU) is a world expert in delivering software and services
that ensure the accuracy and performance of enterprise
applications. Segue provides comprehensive scalability,
performance, monitoring and verification solutions - all aimed at
ensuring reliable and predictable outcomes for fundamental business
processes. A technology innovator setting new standards for higher
levels of application reliability, Segue helps companies reduce
risk and increase their return on investment associated with
deploying new applications. By ensuring the performance, accuracy,
reliability, scalability and usability of corebusiness
applications, Segue helps protect all that today's companies have
at stake: their enormous investments in IT infrastructure,
competitive edge and brand reputation. Headquartered in Lexington,
MA, with offices across North America and Europe, Segue can be
reached at +1-781-402-1000, or http://www.segue.com/. Citrix(R),
ICA(R) and MetaFrame(R) are registered trademarks of Citrix
Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Oracle(R) is a
registered trademark and Oracle 9i is a trademark ofOracle
Corporation. Segue(R) and SilkPerformer(R) are registered
trademarks and TrueLog(TM), Server Analysis Module(TM) and "the
reliability experts" (TM) are trademarks of Segue Software, Inc.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of
their respective owners. All products and company names herein may
be trademarks of their respective owners. Editorial Contacts: Heidi
Gilmore Erica McShane Segue Software, Inc. PAN Communications
781/402-1000 978/474-1900 DATASOURCE: Segue Software CONTACT: Heidi
Gilmore of Segue Software, Inc., +1-781-402-1000, ; or Erica
McShane of PAN Communications, +1-978-474-1900, Web site:
http://www.segue.com/
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