This document presents a detailed methodology for effectively implementing performance testing in enterprise Java environments. It explains how to follow performance requirements from architecture artifacts through unit testing, integration testing and production staging. It details the process for implementing a formal capacity assessment that quantifies specifically when you need to add extra resources to your environment. Furthermore, it qualifies the necessary steps to validate that your test bed mimics the behavior of your end users.

This document also describes how Quest's Application Management Suite for Java and Portals integrates into this methodology to ensure your success at every stage of your application development lifecycle. Equipped with this methodology and Quest's Application Management solutions, you can be confident that your applications will meet performance criteria when presented to your users.