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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,
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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.
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respective owners.
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Segue Software, Inc. PAN Communications
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