SQL Stress Test is a cost effective way to test your database configurations and performance under maximum load. The software enables database administrators to quickly and easily load test their SQL Server databases. SQL Stress Test incorporates Load Testing, Performance Monitoring, Baseline Creation, and Reporting into one easy to use interface. SQL Stress Test provides invaluable insight into your data environment enabling you to configure your hardware and software for peak performance. SQL Stress Test can help uncover hard to find bottlenecks and enable you to plan for future growth.

Load Testing
With SQL Stress Test you can simulate a variable number "virtual users" to perform actions against your database. You control how often these users are created and also how often the virtual users execute your SQL commands, all of which helps to simulate a production-like environment.

To further help users mimic production environments and speed test generation, SQL Stress Test delivers with its Record feature that will monitor and record the actions of a specific database user. Simply click the Record button and select the process to monitor, then SQL Stress Test records the TSQL statements issued and places them into the script area for use. The "Record" feature saves time and typing, but most importantly it allows you to record the actual TSQL statements of a real database user.

Performance Monitoring and Baselines
With SQL Stress Test you can effortlessly develop baselines for comparisons by integrating in-dash performance counters into your tests. The software enables you to monitor performance on the database server while stress tests are running. All of the performance counters that exist on the database server are available to you for monitoring. All performance monitoring options are controlled through the SQL Stress Test interface, no additional set-up or work needs to be done on the server.

Results and Reports
While tests are running you can watch your selected performance counters in real time. After the test concludes a variety of reports are available for analysis, including a 'Snapshot Comparison' report that enables you to see the results of your current test side-by-side with a previously recorded baseline.