Using Response Probe

Response Probe is commonly used to

• Collect baseline performance statistics.

• Determine maximum throughput values.

• Model the behavior of an application or set of procedures.

• Systematically test the response of each component in your configuration to incremental changes in the workload.

The power of Response Probe is in the wide range of parameters you control and the range of values you can set for each parameter.

Response Probe tests are short and repeatable; that is, the same input will produce the same results every time. The tests can help you determine a range of expected responses for your system. Then, when you use Performance Monitor, you will be able to tell when counters are too high or too low because you know what is normal. Response Probe can help you predict how your equipment will handle workloads of various types, and determine how changes to your equipment have affected its capacity.