Java Performance Testing Tools Open Source is a testing framework that allows you to perform distributed testing over J2EE applications. It can be used with Oracle Application Server, WebLogic, WebSphere, Apache Geronimo, Glass Fish and Resin. It implements the concepts of functional stress tests using dynamic scripts written in pure Java language.
Java Performance Testing Tools Open Source (JPTS) is a set of free and open source software, Web site, and user group to help you accelerate the performance tuning efforts of your Java applications.
Tomahawk
This is a command-line tool which helps in testing throughput and blocking capabilities of NIPS (network-based intrusion prevention systems). This tool lets the user replay the same attack several times hence giving an option to test and recreate test conditions. Also, it allows generation 200-450 Mbps traffic.
NetQuality By Softpedia
Softpedia has a lot of network tools for performing different types of checks. NetQuality is an excellent tool that analyses the network to assess suitability for VOIP. This allows a user to record VOIP properties and verify it without installing the actual device.
It comes with a comprehensive UI and easy to use tool since most of the tasks are automated.
Traffic Emulator By Nsasoft
Traffic Emulator is another great tool by Softpedia which helps the network team in emulating traffic to ensure all network components work properly even under heavy traffic. Mainly it helps in identifying any existing vulnerability that might result in device failure under heavy traffic load.
Simple Port Tester
This is a very handy and simple tool that lets the user find out if ports are open or not. This allows testing multiple ports through a specific IP address. This comes with a very simple UI and can be used by anyone.
Forti Tester
This is a powerful tool that allows user to measure the performance of network devices. This network performance tester helps you to perform TCP connection testing, HTTP/HTTPS testing, CPS testing, UDP PPS testing, and CAPWAP and throughout testing. Forti Tester allows you to set performance standards and run audits to ensure your network continuously meets them.
Features:
- Offers attack replay test
- HTTP/HTTPS requests per second test
- TCP throughput test
- TCP concurrent connections test
- Mixed traffic test
Logic Monitor
LogicMonitor is an automated SaaS network testing tool. It is one of the best network monitoring tools that offer customisable dashboards, alerts, and reports. The tool can identify incoming issues by providing predictive alerts and trend analysis.
Features:
- It is one of the best network testing tools that help you to discover all network devices & interfaces
- Monitors CPU, memory, temperature, fan, and other hardware
- Track OSPF adjacencies and BGP sessions
- Wireless access-point monitoring.
AggreGate
AggreGate Network Manager is an enterprise-grade IT infrastructure management and monitoring Platform. It is built on a strong and flexible foundation. It is considered as the ultimate solution for taking care of your network, applications, and services.
Features:
- AggreGate Network Manager scans your network and discovers the routers, switches, workstations, servers.
- Helps to build dynamic network maps.
- Syslog messages and Windows Event Log events are converted into the system events and stored centrally.
- Offers unparalleled flexibility.
- Built on a strong and flexible foundation. This Network manager software is a one-stop solution for network monitoring.
- The distribution package includes numerous configurable built-in alerts for a typical network, server and application.
Site24x7 Network Monitoring (FREE TRIAL)
The Site24x7 All-in-One package covers all aspects of system management and has an extensive network performance module. Network monitoring facilities include constant tests for performance. These are carried out through repeated live checks on network statuses that are judged against pre-set performance expectation thresholds. If a status crosses one of those standards, the Site24x7 raises an alert.
The All-in-One package includes a bundle of Network Interface monitoring credits. Each “Interface” can cover up to ten network performance statuses. The number of Network Interfaces included with the package depends on which plan the user chooses. The package also includes repetitive tests across the internet to ensure that a website is contactable and that all elements in a page load in an acceptable time frame. Again, these checks will raise an alert if performance falls below an acceptable level.
Pros:
- One of the most holistic monitoring tools available, supporting networks, infrastructure, and real user monitoring in a single platform
- Uses real-time data to discover devices and build charts, network maps, and inventory reports
- Is one of the most user-friendly network monitoring tools available
- User monitoring can help bridge the gap between technical issues, user behavior, and business metrics
- Supports a freeware version for testing
Cons:
- Is a very detailed platform that will require time to fully learn all of its features and options
The Site24x7 All-in-One package is available for free with a limit of five websites or five servers to be monitored. The paid system is available in five editions, all include full network monitoring. The plan levels offer 5, 10, 50, and 100 Network Interface allowances. Each of these editions can be accessed for assessment on a 30-day free trial.
Paessler PRTG Network Monitor
Paessler PRTG is a very large collection of network, application, and server monitors. This package includes load and network performance testing tools. Paessler ships the entire bundle containing all of its monitoring utilities to every customer. You tailor the package to your needs by choosing which monitors to activate. The monitors are termed “sensors” by Paessler and if you only activate less than 500 sensors, the system is free.
PRTG uses SNMP procedures to keep a constant check on the performance of all of your network devices. The tool will detect all of those devices automatically, compiling a hardware inventory and displaying live statuses on the management console.
NetFlow sensors in the package add further insights into your network performance. This sensor exploits a packet sampling language created by Cisco to let you see the flow rate of data between two points on your network. You can also use this tool to capture packets through port mirroring and check on the health of VoIP connections.
Pros:
- Uses a combination of packet sniffing, WMI, and SNMP to report network performance data
- Fully customizable dashboard is great for both lone administrators as well as NOC teams
- Drag and drop editor makes it easy to build custom views and reports
- Supports a wide range of alert mediums such as SMS, email, and third-party integrations into platforms like Slack
- Sensors can be customized and built for particular applications
- Supports a freeware version
Cons:
- Is a very comprehensive platform with many features and moving parts that require time to learn
Paessler offers PRTG on a 30-day free trial. This software installs on Windows Server.
Conclusion
Continuous testing of the end-to-end performance of a SOA application over a range of environments from one workstation to a distributed cluster may be complex and involve specialized tools. This paper discusses the most widely used open source Java performance testing tool(s) and benchmarks them against a state of the art commercial product. It is concluded that use of these tools can readily keep a team on track with respect to performance treatment, execution, evaluation and improvement.