Spirent TestCenter Virtual
Spirent announced a few weeks ago a new solution, TestCenter Virtual, for validating the performance of all elements of the data center and cloud computing environments including virtual machines (VM), servers and storage devices.
In examining the details, it appears that TestCenter Virtual is a module that is installed in each VM which will allow for more granular control of the overall test by actually generating traffic from the VM’s themselves.
The product has been selected as a finalist for Best of Interop 2009.
I think it’s a great idea, along the lines of IxVM announced earlier this month by IXIA. Allowing purpose-built performance test equipment to control virtual machines will allow for folks to validate all of the virtual infrastructure, and possibly also be a great way to scale testing without having to purchase more performance equipment.
I am very interested to see these products once they are out and available to the general public.
