Load pattern specifies the number of virtual users who are active during a load test and the rate at which new users are added. The ability to have multiple load patterns in a load test allows you to achieve your testing objectives. You must specify a load pattern for each scenario in your load test.
There are three types of simulated load available for your scenarios: constant, step and goal based. For more information, see About Load Pattern.
Specifying Load Pattern in the Load Test Wizard
When you create a load test, you specify settings for the load test in the Load Test Wizard. For more information, see How to: Launch the Load Test Wizard.
To specify load pattern in the Load Test Wizard
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On the Load Pattern page of the Load Test Wizard, select either Constant Load or Step Load.
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| The Goal Based simulation option is only available from the Load Test Editor after the load test has been created. |
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Depending on the pattern type you selected, adjust the available settings. For example, set the start and maximum user counts for the step load pattern.
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After you choose the load pattern, click Next to continue to the Test Mix page of the Load Test Wizard.
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