Load Testing During July 2004
One important phase of the EIS project is the system load testing
that is being conducted during the month of July. Since EIS is
expected to support thousands of users across multiple environments,
all system components must be adequately tested for system, user,
and network scalability before fall 2004 Student Registration
conducted in EIS. The goal for EIS is to deliver 99.9 percent uptime
and availability (besides scheduled maintenance windows) in the face
of both unpredictable user loads and a never-ending stream of
product patches and upgrades.
The tool selected to conduct load testing is Mercury LoadRunner.
LoadRunner is a recognized industry-standard performance testing
product for predicting system behavior and performance. LoadRunner
emulates hundreds or thousands of concurrent users to put EIS
through the demands of real-life user loads. Scripts are created
using EIS specific data in consultation with functional users and
system developers. After the first load test period, the data
is analyzed, and changes are made to the system based on the
findings. A second load test is then conducted to verify the
new changes solve any deficits noted.
The first load test was conducted the first weekend in July. Two
significant changes made the week of July 5 are added processor
power to the Database server and the addition of another Application
server. The second phase of load testing will take place July 10.
The final analysis will give EIS technical staff an accurate picture
of end-to-end system performance. The primary load test goals are to
verify EIS meets specified performance requirements in addition to
identifying and eliminating performance bottlenecks.
Questions regarding the load testing should be directed to Robert
Jones, Computing and Information Technology Center.
EIS Training Update
The training effort for the implementation of EIS and the
my.unt.edu portal has been and continues to be a major undertaking.
All the training coordinators and training coaches both at UNT and
HSC deserve credit for the tremendous effort that goes into
producing a quality training program. The dedication to
excellence and hours of preparation of these often “unsung” heroes
of the project has been very inspiring to witness.
I have compiled a summary of the EIS training effort through the
end of May 2004. The numbers in the summary will give you a
better understanding what it takes to train faculty and staff for a
project of this magnitude. Click
here to see the summary file.
EIS Training Schedule
Electronic Procurement (ePro) Training Classes
The following dates have been set for training. Note there are
two classes given on each date - an Approver's class and an ePro
Coordinator's class. Please e-mail Traci Carter at
tcarter@unt.edu, indicating the
date you plan to attend and for which class. Because seats are
limited, please respond early to assure a spot in the training
session of your choice.
*** All classes will be conducted in the Gateway Center, Room
52.
EPro Coordinator Class Dates/Times
- July 20 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- July 27 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Aug 03 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Aug 10 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Aug 17 - 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Aug 26 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Approver’s Class Dates/Times
- July 20 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- July 27 – l0:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Aug 03 - 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Aug 10 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Aug 17 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Aug 26 – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Timekeeper
Training
All Timekeeper Training
sessions are held in ESSC 152 from 9:00am-Noon. You can register online (https://home.unt.edu/hr/training/treg.htm)
or by calling (940) 565-4246.
Timekeeper Session Dates
- Wednesday, Aug 11
- Wednesday, Sept 8
- Wednesday, Oct 6
- Wednesday, Nov 3
- Wednesday, Dec 1
