proxy settings

anandaraj

guys,
for testing of web services using ants load, do we have to use a proxy server?? or can we test a web service without the need of a proxy server??
if a proxy server is needed, do provide the ( LAN )proxy settings that we have to provide in the tools -> internet options -> lan settings
do reply me immediately...

Brian Donahue

Hello,

As a matter of fact, I think a proxy would be detrimental to the load test. At any rate, load testing through a proxy wouldn't be too beneficial because you would be proving that you have a well-designed proxy more than you have a well-designed website at the other end of it!

anandaraj

so its better if we don't use a proxy server while we are testing web services......please correct me if am wrong...

Brian Donahue

No, don't use a proxy server. It probably isn't going to work.