REL12-BP04: Test scaling and performance requirements
Validate system performance under expected and peak load conditions. Test auto-scaling behavior, resource limits, and performance degradation patterns to ensure SLA compliance and optimal user experience.
Implementation Steps
1. Define Performance Baselines
Establish performance benchmarks and SLA requirements for different load scenarios.
2. Implement Load Testing
Create comprehensive load tests that simulate realistic user traffic patterns.
3. Test Auto-Scaling Behavior
Validate that auto-scaling mechanisms respond appropriately to load changes.
4. Perform Stress Testing
Test system behavior under extreme load conditions to identify breaking points.
5. Monitor and Analyze Results
Collect detailed performance metrics and analyze system behavior under load.
AWS Services
Primary Services
- Amazon EC2: Load generation and auto-scaling testing
- Elastic Load Balancing: Load distribution and performance testing
- Amazon CloudWatch: Performance monitoring and metrics collection
- AWS Auto Scaling: Scaling behavior validation
Supporting Services
- AWS Lambda: Event-driven load testing and metrics collection
- Amazon S3: Test result storage and analysis
- Amazon CloudFront: CDN performance testing
- AWS Step Functions: Complex load testing workflow orchestration
Benefits
- SLA Compliance: Ensure system meets performance requirements under load
- Capacity Planning: Understand system limits and scaling requirements
- Cost Optimization: Right-size resources based on actual performance data
- User Experience: Maintain responsive performance during peak usage
- Proactive Scaling: Validate auto-scaling triggers and thresholds