New Features
Connections
Microsoft SQL Server Native Provider - New
You can now use a SQL Server native connection in Benchmark Factory to connect to a SQL Server database. The SQL Server native provider is included in the Benchmark Factory installation.
This new native provider delivers improved connection performance for SQL Server database connections.
REST API
This release of Benchmark Factory includes a REST API which will allow users to automate certain tasks and functionality in Benchmark Factory. Use a script, command-line tool, or custom application to interface with Benchmark Factory and to automate your load testing tasks. The API uses HTTP protocol and returns information in XML format.
In this release, the REST API supports the following functionality:
Create, run, and edit Benchmark Factory jobs
Create and edit connections
Import and replay Oracle and SQL Server captures
General
Adding Bind Parameter Values for Prepared Statements
It is now much easier to add bind variable or parameter values for prepared statements.
In the Transaction tab, when adding a new statement or editing an existing statement, the Add bind parameter button is now enabled for prepared statements. Click this button to add bind parameter.
Specify Benchmark Factory Console Port Number
You can now specify a TCP/IP port for the Benchmark Factory console.
Standard Benchmark Testing
Teradata Database Benchmark Testing
This release includes enhancements to the support for standard benchmark testing on Teradata databases.
PostgreSQL Database Benchmark Testing
This release includes enhancements to the support for standard benchmark testing on PostgreSQL databases.
Replication Benchmark Test
You can now edit the precision of the FLOAT data type when customizing table options in a Replication Benchmark test.
Capture and Replay
Easily Open Capture Scenario Wizard from Tools Menu
You can now open the Capture Scenario Wizard directly from the Tools menu.
Settings
Specify a Threshold for Memory Usage
You can now specify a memory usage threshold. If memory usage exceeds the percentage you specify, Benchmark Factory stops the job.
Run Reports
Improved Performance When Importing Large Test Results
This release includes markedly improved performance when importing a very large Test Result file.
