| Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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Date: Tuesday – December 2, 2008
Location: Snyder's Willow Grove Restaurant
841 North Hammonds Ferry Road
Linthicum, MD 21090
410-789-1149
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Developing Good Requirements and Test Cases to Predict Network/Application Performance
Lorna Robertshaw
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m.
9:05 a.m. to 12 noon
12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Good Requirements and Test Cases to Predict Network/Application Performance
Lorna Robertshaw
ABSTRACT
The functionality, robustness, and usability of software applications are the keys to their successful deployment. But if an application is too slow to respond, it can require costly changes to make it usable. Many mistakes made early on in the project lifecycle can be very costly if they are not caught until the final stages of the project, and mistakes that prevent the application from responding quickly and efficiently are no exception. But, far too often, performance requirements are not adequately factored into Quality Assurance measurements, nor into the design and architecture of the application. In fact, network performance is not typically predicted or measured until late in the testing cycle, if at all! Performance Engineering is a discipline in which the practice ensures that applications and services are able to meet specific performance requirements. It presents a new way of approaching performance management that crosses IT processes and organizations and encompasses the full application life cycle, starting with the requirements. The Application Network Readiness (ANR) methodology, developed by OPNET Technologies, is based on the knowledge that the end-to-end performance of a system is dependent upon the interactions between application, servers, and the network, and that understanding these dependencies provides a basis for proactive, predictive performance management. ANR enables companies to make better, more well-balanced decisions about application architecture and infrastructure investments, and ensures the successful deployment of new applications and application changes.
Specifically, the attendee will learn:
- How conducting an Application Network Readiness Assessment can prevent failed deployments, project delays, and costly redesigns
- How to write requirements that budget for performance
- Useful metrics that can predict network and system performance
- Proven techniques for adding performance testing to the testing process
- How cutting edge Application Performance Management solutions are being used in these efforts today
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Lorna Robertshaw is a Director of Applications Engineering at OPNET Technologies, a leading provider of Application Performance Management products and services. Ms. Robertshaw holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Virginia, and has over 10 years experience in application troubleshooting and optimization. She has worked with IT staff at many Fortune 1000 companies, universities, and government agencies to determine the root cause of poorly performing applications and to find cost-effective solutions. Ms. Robertshaw has authored and reviewed several whitepapers and presentations on the topic of Performance Engineering, including a workshop on how to predict application performance from a network perspective.
Host Companies
OPNET is a leading provider of solutions for managing networks and applications, with best-in-class offerings that address application performance management, network operations, and capacity management. OPNET differentiates itself from other management solutions by focusing on analytics. OPNET solutions uniquely provide actionable analysis of the behavior of applications, networks, and systems.
COMSYS is a premier IT staffing and solutions company providing a set of highly specialized services and solutions through the intelligent application of world-class technology talent, a flexible delivery model, and proven project management methodologies. COMSYS Managed Solutions consistently deliver successful outcomes and demonstrate value for our clients in the areas of business planning and execution, development and integration services, testing and performance management, business technology solutions, and infrastructure and data solutions
Directions:
Snyder’s Willow Grove Restaurant
From outer loop of beltway (I-695) heading east: Take I-695 east to exit 8 (Hammonds Ferry/Nursery Roads). Snyder’s Restaurant is visible as you exit. Turn right at the end of the exit ramp. Take the first right into Snyder’s parking lot.
From inner loop of beltway (I-695) heading west: Take I –695 west to exit 8 (Nursery Road). Stay to the right and turn right at the traffic light for Nursery Road. At second traffic light, turn right onto Hammonds Ferry Road.
Registration
If you would like to attend this QAAM meeting, please click on the Meeting Registration link above. Deadline is November 28th. However, if you have questions about the meeting or would like to register after the above deadline, call Ann Clarke at 410-750-1926.
Fee for the attendance is $30.00 and includes continental breakfast, and a lunch (QAAM does not accept credit cards). There is no fee if your company has a Corporate Membership and has slots available. If your company would like information about joining QAAM, contact any of the QAAM officers listed at the bottom of on the QAAM Home Page.
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