Stress Test Tool

  • I have a new 64 bit server that has SQL 2008 on it. I am looking for a good stress tool that will measure how good the server is in terms of performance and what it lacks. Please advise which tool is suitable.

  • There are tools downloadable from Microsoft to stress the I/O and consume memory in a general way.

    Also, using SQL Profiler, you can capture T-SQL events on one server, and then re-play the trace on another server, which would give you an idea of how a new server would hold up to an actual daily workload.

    How to: Replay a Trace File (SQL Server Profiler)

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms189604.aspx

    "Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho

  • Sorry, was on leave. Thanks for the info.

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