New major cutting-edge features
New features of the 3.4 Version (CTP to be released next week) include:
- Test automation interface
- Remote machine tracing
- Performance counters, e.g. CPU usage, I/O, Memory linked to the SpeedTrace outputs
So far the test automation interface and remote tracing have been implemented.
The test automation environment …
By separating the trace and analysis (profiling) components even further, you are now able to treat an almost unlimited array of clients (projects, applications, components, etc.) simultaneously in a distributed parallel fashion within your own test environment. All you have to do now is have each client download a “Redistributable Recorder Package” free of charge to install an independent (”distributed”) trace agent that traces the respective applications and records the entire operation process automatically similar to the “black box” in the field of aviation.
… and remote tracing capabilities …
Supported by this new test environment and remote tracing potential (also for distributed apps) added to the SpeedTrace Pro software, you now have - at the server end - direct remote access to all your clients’ trace scenarios. Remote tracing of distributed apps is also enabled. At regular intervals or in emergency situations you can from there immediately view and interpret these trace recordings with our licensed software, perform the respective performance analyses, and evaluate for quick remedial action and expedient quality improvements.
… help you integrate QA into your development cycle!
Test automation and remote tracing is geared to streamline the organization of your performance analysis, testing routine, and problem-solving to the high level of systematic monitoring and quality control. It thereby thoroughly integrates QA into your development lifecycle management.
More specifics and the respective links for download will be submitted in our next entry in a couple of days …
