jmeter

load testing tool for web applications

TLDR

Launch GUI

$ jmeter

Run test plan

$ jmeter -n -t [test.jmx]

Run with log output

$ jmeter -n -t [test.jmx] -l [results.jtl]

Generate HTML report

$ jmeter -n -t [test.jmx] -l [results.jtl] -e -o [report/]

Run with properties

$ jmeter -n -t [test.jmx] -J[threads=100]

Remote distributed test

$ jmeter -n -t [test.jmx] -R [server1,server2]

JMeter is a load testing tool for web applications. It simulates heavy loads on servers to test performance.The tool supports HTTP, JDBC, FTP, and other protocols. It provides graphical test design and result analysis.

PARAMETERS

-n

Non-GUI mode.

-t FILE

Test plan file (.jmx).

-l FILE

Log results file (.jtl).

-e

Generate report after test.

-o DIR

Report output directory.

-JPROP=VALUE

Set property.

-R SERVERS

Remote servers.

--help

Display help information.

INSTALL

brew install jmeter

nix profile install nixpkgs#jmeter

CAVEATS

Java-based. Resource intensive for large tests. GUI for design, CLI for execution.

HISTORY

Apache JMeter was created by Stefano Mazzocchi as a load testing tool, becoming a standard for web performance testing.