While rich next generation applications promise a radically improved customer experience, they also have the potential to overwhelm your servers. This paper examines a set of sophisticated tools for load testing your new high -powered apps. 

This first issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing E-zine covers two new technology areas - virtualization and rich Internet applications (RIAs) - that are changing software testing approaches and presenting new challenges. 

FACTS® CLAIMS & ENCOUNTERS™ is a fully automated, real-time processing system for complete, online adjudication of medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability and COBRA claims and encounters. 

This videocast offers recommendations for moving your virtualization project from the testing phase to production. Learn how to plan virtualization design to ensure a smooth transition to production rollout. Discover ways to align your implementation with best practices and determine which next steps to take to prepare for production. 

Read this paper to learn why Load Testing 2.0 solutions are needed and who benefits. Learn best practices to get business value out of advanced load testing features, the limits of load testing 1.0 solutions, how today's approach complements existing 1.0 solutions, and what factors are important for selecting successful Load Testing 2.0 solutions. 

Tune in to this webcast to hear from an industry expert as she discusses drivers and best practices for effective web performance testing and quality life-cycle management for today's rich and complex applications. 

This paper explores the challenges and rewards of test management and provides practical ways to help you implement an organized and structured testing process. It also discusses the benefits of HP Quality Center software. 

The white paper explores the fundamentals of automated software testing, explains how such an endeavor is actually an investment for a company, and details how a company can get a return on their investment. 

In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com's Software Testing eZine, we'll discuss a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as a new testing environment as well as an Agile software development (ASD) methodology. 

This quick demo gives you a great overview of the look and feel of BSD Group’s Oracle Extension for Rational Performance Tester, its features, and its capabilities. This plug-in will help you capture, record and playback transactions using Oracle NCA technology. View the demo now to learn more about increasing application visibility during testing. 

The combination of high performance and efficiency make the PowerEdge R900 an excellent Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization server. 

Xiotech’s Emprise 5000 system is a proven choice for direct-attached storage supporting a single, high-performance application. This document includes benchmark test results of a single Emprise 5000 system effectively supporting simultaneous email, database, and backup application loads -- with performance to spare. 

This guide is intended to help new users and seasoned professionals learn new ways to design and implement successful load testing initiatives using HP LoadRunner.