What is Load Testing? Load testing is the process of putting demand on an application and measuring its response. It usually refers to modeling the expected usage of a software application by simulating multiple users logging on concurrently. As such, this testing is critical for multi-user systems, often ones built using a client/server model, such as web servers. Load testing tools differ from regression testing tools. Load testing tools work at the procedure level. Regression testing tools are typically “record and playback" tools that work at the GUI object level. For example, a regression testing tool will simulate a mouse... read more

Cloud Computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. What’s different about Cloud service as compared to traditional hosting is that it is sold on demand, typically by the minute or the hour; it is elastic -- a user can have as much or as little of a service as they want at any given time; and the service is fully managed by the provider. A Cloud can be private or public. A public Cloud sells services to anyone on the Internet. A private (virtual private) Cloud is a proprietary network or a... read more