Chapter 10
Traffic performance testing in the network
Abstract
We show how you may use open source tools to measure network performance. We cover key performance topics like streams and flows, as well as how to set them up and measure them. Last, we discuss how to interpret results.
Keywords
network performance streams
flows
traffic analysis
Whether you are evaluating a new device for the network, testing new code before deployment, or debugging network issues, having the ability to generate meaningful traffic and analyze it becomes critical to the smooth function of the network. I will show you how you can use open source tools to generate and analyze performance data across the network. First, you need to understand a few basics about performance ...
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