Want to Stress Test Website with 10,000+ Users? Use WAPT Pro x64 Load Engine

If you have a keen interest in understanding website performance testing, our earlier article on WAPT provides a wealth of information. We discussed how the WAPT Pro tool is instrumental in performance testing. However, for generating a higher load on your website, you definitely need to leverage the x64 Load Engine version, released by WAPT team.

This guide and testing tool are extremely useful for performance testers.

The tool plays a vital role in examining time-sensitive applications like stock management systems. These systems need constant updates and can place a substantial burden on the website due to simultaneous access by thousands of users.

Therefore, stress testing with more than 10,000 users becomes a critical testing necessity for such applications.

Making Use of WAPT Pro x64 Load Engine – An Extensive Guide

WAPT Pro offers a default “Load Agents” feature, excellent for testing an average load on any website. However, for high-capacity testing involving more than 10,000 users, the x64 Load Engine extension is highly advantageous.

Each x64 load engine can emulate between 10k and 50k virtual users depending on the test options and hardware. This is around five times the capacity of a regular load agent.

The x64 Load Engine operates similarly to the Load Agents feature within the WAPT Pro setup. The main difference is the load engine’s capability to generate significant load using 64-bit Windows systems.

By deploying a lone 64-bit server, one can dramatically increase the load testing capacity on their website. The x64 Load Engine can be adjusted to generate a load of over 100k virtual users effortlessly on your site with just a bit more advanced hardware.

So, if your goal is to stress-test your website with 100,000 concurrent virtual users, you could distribute the load across four servers, each handling 25,000 virtual users.

Set up this load engine on four systems and use them concurrently to achieve the desired website load. This potent x64 Load Engine effectively harnesses the available memory resources within a 64-bit system environment.

Setting up the WAPT Pro x64 Load Engine

• The x64 Load Engine can be installed on a 64-bit version of Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/Win7 OS.
• For optimum performance of the x64 Load Engine, the following hardware configuration is advised:
  Core i5/Phenom or better CPU, 8+ GB RAM, and Gigabit Ethernet

Consult the link shared below, which incorporates details about the x64 Load Engine usage/application, installation steps, and licensing information:

x64 Load Engine: Conduct high-capacity load tests involving over 10,000 virtual users

Installation Steps

The x64 Load Engine is an extension of WAPT Pro, and it works within the WAPT Pro tool, similar to the Load Agents. To make use of this load engine, the first step is to install WAPT Pro.

The link given below provides the download and installation process of the x64 Load Engine. Once installed, the load engine can be operated within the WAPT Pro environment.

=> Grab the WAPT Pro x64 Engine Here

The aforementioned link also comprises details about WAPT Pro x64 features, operating system prerequisites, suggested hardware configuration and guidelines on installation, uninstallation, and licensing protocols.

Pros of the x64 Load Engine:

• Generate virtually unlimited virtual users (test load) on a Windows 64-bit system.
• Supports JavaScript for server response processing.
• Easily installable, user-friendly, and configurable.

A glance at the image below gives an idea about the easy-to-use x64 Load Engine Manager:

• No limitations on virtual memory usage size.

Cons of the x64 Load Engine:

• No trial period is offered.
• Exclusively compatible with WAPT Pro.

Cost Structure

The x64 Load Engine extension is priced around $900, with additional costs.

To learn more about pricing, visit the link hosted by WAPT: The Load Testing Tool

Final Thoughts

As stated before, this tool is crucial for Performance, Stress & Load testers. Other testers can also understand the depth of performance testing, which is a fascinating field to delve into!

The cost of the tool is justifiable, given its exceptional features and the support it provides for testing.

Recommended Reading: The Novice’s Guide to Web Application Performance Testing using WAPT Pro

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