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Load Generator



What is a load generator?

Load Generator is a system, which is used to simulate load for performing performance testing. It can be for concurrency testing or SQL performance Testing. It is a system, which sends a request remotely called as host system or load driving system.

Load distribution among load generators is a very usual way to generate load while performing load testing.

Example: Hp - Load Runner, Apache Jmeter

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