Silk Performer is a
software performance testing
In software quality assurance, performance testing is in general a testing practice performed to determine how a system performs in terms of responsiveness and stability under a particular workload. It can also serve to investigate, measure, val ...
tool that is used to test and ensure efficient performance across various platforms including
web
Web most often refers to:
* Spider web, a silken structure created by the animal
* World Wide Web or the Web, an Internet-based hypertext system
Web, WEB, or the Web may also refer to:
Computing
* WEB, a literate programming system created by ...
,
mobile, and
enterprise applications
Enterprise software, also known as enterprise application software (EAS), is computer software used to satisfy the needs of an organization rather than its individual users. Enterprise software is an integral part of a computer-based information ...
. The tool was originally developed by Segue Software, which was later acquired by Borland in 2006. Subsequently, Borland became a part of Micro Focus in 2009. Micro Focus was later acquired by
OpenText
OpenText Corporation (styled as opentext) is a global software company that develops and sells information management software.
OpenText, headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is Canada's fourth-largest software company as of 2022, and r ...
in 2023.
The primary function of Silk Performer is to maintain consistent application performance and server uptime, especially during periods of peak user engagement. It is designed to identify performance issues through integrated diagnostics and provides trending reports for analysis."
History
* Segue Software Era: Silk Performer was originally conceived and developed by Segue Software.
* Borland Acquisition (2006): Borland acquired Segue Software, thereby taking ownership of Silk Performer.
* Micro Focus Era (2009): In 2009, Micro Focus International acquired Borland, and with it, Silk Performer became part of Micro Focus's software suite.
* OpenText Era: In 2023, OpenText acquired Micro Focus International, Silk Performer became part of OpenText Application Delivery portfolio.
Description
Silk Performer supports major Web 2.0 environments like Adobe’s Flash/Flex, Microsoft Silverlight, and HTML/AJAX.
Silk Performer also supports load testing Web applications at the protocol level (HTTP).
Silk Performer helps predict and prevent outages to future-proof business performance. Supports mobile web devices and cloud computing generation load through cloud technologies.
Load testing is also made with the help of
JMeter,
LoadRunner
LoadRunner is a software testing tool from OpenText. It is used to test applications, measuring system behavior and performance under load.
LoadRunner can simulate millions of users concurrently using application software, recording and later ...
,
WebLoad, etc.
See also
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Software performance testing
In software quality assurance, performance testing is in general a testing practice performed to determine how a system performs in terms of responsiveness and stability under a particular workload. It can also serve to investigate, measure, val ...
*
Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing
References
External links
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Data sheet
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OpenText
Software testing tools
Load testing tools
Micro Focus International