The main reason that we decided to implement LoadRunner was because of our serious lack of
insight into exactly where flaws were stemming from when a problem arose or how
we could fix those problems earlier and more efficiently in the future. When a
problem was found, solutions could only be given after the fact, making the losses
bigger and causing more damage than necessary. We needed to increase our awareness
of the challenges and issues that could come up before they arose, or at least catch the problems faster than we
currently were, in order to tackle them properly.
As the company grew and our infrastructure increased, the task
of testing and debugging our entire system transformed into a colossal and
costly problem. Our service, which includes providing healthcare and insurance
services to a wide range of patients and clients, was becoming inefficient as
well, making the need for in-house testing of our various software flaws urgent.
LoadRunner seemed to be an obvious solution since it
recreates real life scenarios on a virtual plane in order to test the
performance rate, speed, efficacy and functionality of the system during those
actual situations. In this way, we could easily pinpoint problem areas, bugs
and other flaws to the system prior to the real time launch, avoiding tremendous
issues from ever arising.
We tried out three different virtual
assessment products concurrently. Each of these products was tested in a wide
range of areas that were either commonly known to be problem areas or were
considered to be of great importance to remain problem-free. Some included:
- Secure systems
- Overall system substructure
- Performance speed and
accuracy
The system that came out as superior during the testing was
HP LoadRunner, and we purchased the package immediately upon reviewing
the results of the trials. This choice was made primarily for the software’s extensive
capabilities, though HP’s greater overall presence within the technology field
also contributed to the ultimate decision.
Installing LoadRunner was an uncomplicated procedure,
needing no third party or outsourced services or tools. The successful implementation
of this software led to the acquisition of some 250 licenses from the onset and
an additional 1500 in subsequent months.
We proposed a three-year window to view the results and
overall ROI of the product. To our surprise, LoadRunner provided positive effects
even faster than we would have expected in a real and tangible example as
described below:
One of the portals that our company
used for selling various insurance packages and products developed major
issues. As a result, brokers were losing sales because of the inaccessibility
of their services. With the use of HP LoadRunner, the entire issue was
simulated, examined and solved within a week of the initial symptoms. The
software actually paid for itself within that first month simply due to the
efficient manner in which the problem was able to be recreated, analyzed and
dealt with.
Other members of the staff also found the product to be more
effective and easier to work with due to the alacrity and smooth, automatic
functions that were performed. As a result of these faster protocols, team
members were able to meet strict deadlines that were otherwise unrealistic
prior to theLoadRunner implementation.
The load testing capabilities and efficient performance were
rated as the most integral aspects of this software, though the adeptness at
getting to the core of the issue was a very close second.
Other features that people found generally helpful were the
reports and the quick visibility focusing in on a problem area. Using HP
LoadRunner in combination with the SiteScope software from HP has made all of
these inevitable mishaps easier to deal with in a timely manner.
Our use of LoadRunner has become a standardized process, a
part of our regular routine. The software is repeatedly used to discover the
source of a problem when code freezes pop up. What is more, the usage of these
tools is not limited to IT techs; everyone from the developers to quality
assurance and even management is actively using this software to hone in on the
problem areas and solve the issues quickly.
HP LoadRunner has been a gateway into the implementation of
other invaluable HP tools such as Application Lifecycle Management products. In
general, there has been a vast improvement to the performance and output of the
company since the use of this product has been initiated, and everyone has seen
positive results in the form of fewer problems, greater visibility and faster
response times to issues that will come through. Having a central database for
problem solving tools and resources has also contributed to the efficacy of our
staff individually and as a team.
Disclosure: PeerSpot has made contact with the reviewer to validate that the person is a real user. The information in the posting is based upon a vendor-supplied case study, but the reviewer has confirmed the content's accuracy.
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