Fronture Technologies

Enterprise Performance Validation & Load Engineering

Client

A US-based provider of Enterprise Business Management Solutions serving Law Firms and Professional Services. Fronture Technologies executed this project between 2012 and 2013.

CHALLENGE

The client needed to validate the stability and scalability of their flagship application suite before global deployment. To ensure a consistent user experience, they required comprehensive load testing that could simulate real-world user activity, identify critical bottlenecks, and validate performance across multiple environments.

SOLUTION

Fronture Technologies delivered a robust performance engineering strategy focused on automation and deep-dive monitoring.

Scalable Load Testing

Designed and executed load tests using Silk Performer to simulate thousands of concurrent users, validating the system's limits.

Integrated Monitoring

Configured PerfMon counters and Microsoft SQL Server HeatMap profiling to track resource utilization and pinpoint database deadlocks or contention issues.

Automation

Developed custom scripts and batch automation to ensure test runs were accurate, repeatable, and capable of automatic result collection.

Actionable Reporting

Processed complex performance data into detailed reports to guide release planning and optimization.

Technology Stack

  • Testing Tools: Silk Performer
  • Database & Monitoring: Microsoft SQL Server (HeatMap, PerfMon)
  • Infrastructure & Control: StarTeam Source Control, LiteSpeed Backup & Recovery
  • Automation: Custom Scripts & Batch Automation

Result

  • Enhanced Reliability: Successfully resolved critical deadlocks and resource contention issues, significantly improving platform stability.
  • Operational Efficiency: Achieved 40% faster troubleshooting capabilities by integrating advanced monitoring tools.
  • Risk Reduction: Realized a 30% reduction in performance-related issues, ensuring a smoother deployment.
  • Scalability Validated: Confirmed the application’s ability to scale across multiple versions, securing a consistent experience for users in global offices.

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