BlazeMeter

Published date: March 26, 2024, Version: 1.0

BlazeMeter provides cloud-based load generation as well as on-premise (within CTC network) load generation. BlazeMeter is a performance testing platform designed for developers, testers, and DevOps teams to ensure the reliability and scalability of web applications and services. It allows users to simulate high volumes of traffic to assess an application's performance under various conditions, helping to identify and address potential bottlenecks, slowdowns, or issues.

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Key features of BlazeMeter include:

  •  Easy to use and intuitive UI
  • Supports open-source testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, Selenium, Grinder and more
  • BlazeMeter is widely adopted and used by developers as part of DevOps methodology due to its SaaS nature, dev-focused features (IDE, CLI, GUI, plugins), open-source-based and support, and easy integration into the SDLC ecosystem
  • Run tests from 50+ geographic location in minutes
  • Very small to very large tests take just a handful of minutes to spin up and deliver results
  • Rich-featured reporting with a variety of reports to choose from
  • BlazeMeter University is always free
  • Script creation not limited to your developer / tester OS since open-source tools are usually cross-platform
  • BlazeMeter On-Prem Load (OPL) generator is based on Docker technology: simple implementation in just minutes and significantly increases OS support to generate load from
  • Increase ROI on existing infrastructure: BLZ OPL can easily be configured
  • Private Cloud option keeps all data behind the firewall: lean infrastructure with maximum security
  • Kubernetes (K8S) support allows you to fully leverage current infrastructure, saving money without sacrificing features/functionality
  • Includes complete continuous testing capabilities

 

Where is BlazeMeter?

BlazeMeter is located on the cloud.  Teams can access the BlazeMeter controller (i.e. orchestration interface) via browser.  No client-side installation needed.  BlazeMeter will be single-sign-on (SSO) enabled so a separate password will not be needed.

 

How is BlazeMeter Supported?

BlazeMeter will be supported by the IT Governance team.  Requests via ServiceNow can be submitted to get access.  Actual ServiceNow catalogue offering to be determined.​​​​​​​