Performance Analysis for Java™ Web Sites

Chapter 5. Performance Profiles of Common Web Sites

Now that we understand how a Java web site works, let's move on to evaluating the web site's performance. Web applications and web sites differ, and their performance requirements vary widely. Therefore, the single most important question to ask before beginning a web site performance test is this: What does the web site need to do well? For example, some web sites exist to return graphics-laden catalog pages, while others exist to provide textual information about stocks and bonds. Obviously, the performance requirements of these web sites differ, and so should their performance tests. Often, test teams assume their job is to find the maximum throughput the site supports, and they build a test ...