# Foulk Consulting

> We empower our clients to better understand, deploy and take full advantage of their software investments, while delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.


## Posts

- [The “Performance Literacy” Gap: Teaching C-Levels to Read Observability Data](https://foulkconsulting.com/the-performance-literacy-gap-teaching-c-levels-to-read-observability-data/): By Caleb Billingsley, Performance Expert at Foulk Consulting Most executives don’t reject performance engineering budgets. They simply don’t understand the data being used to justify them. Latency charts. Percentiles. Apdex scores. Heat maps. To a performance engineer, these are signals. To a CFO, they’re noise. This disconnect creates what I call the Performance Literacy Gap—and it’s one of the biggest reasons organizations underinvest in observability, performance testing, and proactive monitoring until after a major incident occurs. The Core Problem: Metrics Without Meaning Performance teams are often asked some version of the same question: “Why should we spend more on this […]
- [From Transport Chaos to Continuous Quality: LiveCompare + Tosca = End-to-End SAP Testing](https://foulkconsulting.com/from-transport-chaos-to-continuous-quality-livecompare-tosca-end-to-end-sap-testing/): By William Perez, SAP Principle Engineer, Foulk Consulting In the world of SAP, change moves at the speed of business. But for many QA teams, it feels less like a smooth delivery and more like transport chaos. In today’s fast-moving SAP landscapes, transports are often moved across systems faster than QA teams can possibly validate them. This disconnect between change and testing processes creates a familiar set of problems: But what if you could transform this chaos into a continuous quality engine? What if you could intelligently test only what’s needed, exactly when it’s needed? This is where the game-changing […]
- [Don't Just 'Lift and Shift': A Smarter Strategy for Migrating to New Relic](https://foulkconsulting.com/dont-just-lift-and-shift-a-smarter-strategy-for-migrating-to-new-relic/): By Nate Rich, Principal Engineer at Foulk Consulting Don’t Just ‘Lift and Shift’: A Smarter Strategy for Migrating to New Relic When it’s time to migrate to a new observability platform like New Relic, the temptation to find a shortcut is strong. Many organizations look for a magic script to simply “lift and shift” their existing dashboards and alerts from a legacy tool. While this seems like the fastest path, our experience shows it often leads to longer adoption times, lower-quality solutions, and a lot of frustration. Instead of looking for shortcuts, a more strategic approach ensures you harness the […]
- [From SAP Solution Manager to Cloud ALM: Why LiveCompare Is the Missing Link](https://foulkconsulting.com/from-sap-solution-manager-to-cloud-alm-why-livecompare-is-the-missing-link/): By William Perez, SAP Principal Engineer, Foulk Consulting The transition is on. With SAP Solution Manager approaching its end-of-life, organizations are accelerating their move to SAP Cloud ALM to manage their implementations, operations, and continuous improvement in the cloud. But a critical challenge remains: How can you safely and efficiently transition years of custom code, transports, and testing assets without disrupting your business operations? That’s where Tricentis LiveCompare becomes the missing link in your migration strategy—and where Foulk Consulting’s expertise ensures your transformation stays on track. Bridging the ALM Generations LiveCompare provides the intelligence to connect legacy SAP landscapes with […]
- [Unlocking Hidden ROI: A Principle Engineer’s Guide to Smarter SAP Testing](https://foulkconsulting.com/unlocking-hidden-roi-a-principle-engineers-guide-to-smarter-sap-testing/): By William Perez, SAP Principal Engineer, Foulk Consulting As a Principal Engineer at Foulk Consulting, I see a common pattern with enterprises preparing for their S/4HANA upgrade: they are under massive pressure. Timelines are tight, testing is expensive, and business disruption simply isn’t an option. Business and IT leaders are constantly searching for proven ways to cut testing costs while reducing project risk. The answer isn’t to test more; it’s to test smarter. A modern, risk-based approach is essential for success. That’s where a powerful tool like Tricentis LiveCompare and its Smart Impact Analysis completely changes the game. The “Test […]
- [The Future of SAP Testing: LiveCompare, SeaLights, and Continuous Release Assurance](https://foulkconsulting.com/the-future-of-sap-testing-livecompare-sealights-and-continuous-release-assurance/): By William Perez, SAP Principle Engineer, Foulk Consulting In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, “Continuous release” and “DevOps for SAP” are no longer just buzzwords; they are essential goals for enterprises looking to stay competitive. Customers increasingly want to blend sophisticated transport sequencing with test automation and real-time risk metrics to accelerate delivery. However, the reality is that traditional testing methods often slow down modern delivery pipelines, creating a bottleneck rather than an accelerator. The solution is to evolve from reactive QA to a model of predictive, intelligent release assurance. By integrating the capabilities of Tricentis LiveCompare and SeaLights, organizations can […]
- [How Foulk Consulting Optimizes SAP Process Flows with New Relic](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-foulk-consulting-optimizes-sap-process-flows-with-new-relic/): By Caleb Billingsley, Performance Expert at Foulk Consulting The Challenge with Business Process Flows At Foulk Consulting, we frequently see clients whose business processes rely on complex SAP infrastructure. Critical workflows like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay span multiple systems. These processes can be easily interrupted by Intermediate Document (IDoc) errors, remote function call (RFC) communication failures, and delays or failures in batch jobs. Any slowed or stalled business process—whatever the cause—ultimately results in a negative financial impact. To speed up resolutions and ensure better uptime for these vital processes, it’s essential for organizations and their IT teams to trace any SAP […]
- [SAP Basis Admins Excel with New Relic: Evolve from Monitoring to Intelligent Observability](https://foulkconsulting.com/sap-basis-admins-excel-with-new-relic-evolve-from-monitoring-to-intelligent-observability/): By Caleb Billingsley, Performance Expert at Foulk Consulting Because of its strategic importance and the complexity that requires specialized knowledge, SAP systems are usually managed independently from other systems and applications by SAP Basis administrators and IT consultants. As a New Relic partner with over 20 years of experience in application performance, we at Foulk Consulting have seen firsthand the challenges that traditional monitoring tools and practices present to SAP administrators. Slow Resolution to System or Process Issues The slow resolution to system or process issues within SAP systems is rooted in several key factors, including: Evolve from Monitoring to […]
- [Unify Monitoring Across Your Entire SAP Landscape with Foulk Consulting and New Relic](https://foulkconsulting.com/unify-monitoring-across-your-entire-sap-landscape-with-foulk-consulting-and-new-relic/): By Caleb Billingsly, Performance Expert at Foulk Consulting Future-Proof Your Cloud Transformation At Foulk Consulting, we understand that migrating to a modern, AI-powered cloud ERP is essential for building a digital-first future. Offerings like RISE With SAP are designed to accelerate this journey. However, a successful digital transformation requires more than just new software; it demands a transformation in how you observe your new digital estate. Many businesses discover that after migration, traditional SAP monitoring solutions are no longer enough. The complexity of modern microservices architectures puts them at risk of poor operational experiences. This new world requires a proactive, […]
- [Beyond Scripts: Why a Robust Execution Platform Like Testery.io Delivers Real ROI](https://foulkconsulting.com/beyond-scripts-why-a-robust-execution-platform-like-testery-io-delivers-real-roi/): Beyond Scripts: Why a Robust Execution Platform Like Testery.io Delivers Real ROI When it comes to test automation, writing scripts is the easy part. Ask any team that’s scaling test automation beyond a proof of concept, and you’ll quickly uncover the real roadblocks: managing environments, handling flaky tests, integrating into CI/CD pipelines, dealing with parallel execution at scale, and producing reliable reports that non-developers can understand. That’s where the execution platform becomes the unsung hero. And it’s exactly why our customers are investing in Testery.io. The Real ROI Is in the Execution Layer Too often, organizations measure automation success by […]
- [Beyond the Basics: Advanced Application Monitoring for Your SAP Environment](https://foulkconsulting.com/beyond-the-basics-advanced-application-monitoring-for-your-sap-environment/): By Caleb Billingsley, Performance Expert  at Foulk Consulting Monitoring SAP isn’t what it used to be. The move to S/4HANA, increased Fiori adoption, hybrid integrations, and cloud platforms like Azure and RISE have reshaped the playing field. But here’s the problem: most companies are still relying on legacy metrics and siloed dashboards. That’s not monitoring, it’s flying blind. If your SAP landscape includes critical integrations, custom ABAP, or business-critical transactions with high concurrency, you need real observability. That’s where advanced APM platforms like New Relic and Dynatrace come in. New Relic: Purpose-Built SAP Integration with Business Context New Relic has […]
- [The ROI of Application Performance Testing: More Than Just Bug Hunting](https://foulkconsulting.com/the-roi-of-application-performance-testing-more-than-just-bug-hunting/): By Caleb Billingsley, Performance Expert at Foulk Consulting Let’s be clear: application performance testing is not a checkbox. It’s not about pointing fingers when something breaks, and it’s definitely not just about hunting bugs. The true ROI of performance testing shows up in unexpected places, and companies undergoing large-scale digital transformations are learning this the hard way. Over the past year, we’ve seen an accelerating trend: enterprise clients shifting away from on-premise VMware workloads and making bold moves to Azure, AWS, or GCP. It makes sense. VMware’s licensing changes have prompted cost reassessments, and many CIOs see this moment as […]
- [Maximizing Your SAP Investment: A Guide to Performance Testing for S/4HANA](https://foulkconsulting.com/maximizing-your-sap-investment-a-guide-to-performance-testing-for-s-4hana/): By Caleb Billingsley,  Performance Expert  at Foulk Consulting If your company has invested in S/4HANA, or is planning to, you already know the stakes. SAP doesn’t just sit quietly in the corner of your architecture. It runs finance, supply chain, manufacturing, HR, and everything in between. Which means if it slows down, your business slows down. And if it breaks during month-end close? Let’s just say you’ll be hearing about it. Here’s the reality: moving to S/4HANA is a multi-million-dollar commitment. But too many companies still treat performance testing as a final checklist item. That’s a costly mistake. To truly […]
- [Case Study - Driving Automation from the SAP Business User](https://foulkconsulting.com/case-study-driving-automation-from-the-sap-business-user/): Foulk Consulting excels at helping organizations maximize their existing technology investments to achieve significant automation and efficiency gains. This case study illustrates how we enabled a National Government Entity to rapidly convert business process flows into automated test assets, empowering their business users in the process. The Client: A National Government Entity. The Challenge: Having recently invested significantly in implementing hundreds of SAP Signavio business process flows, the client aimed to ensure a seamless and rapid transition towards both manual and automated testing. A critical requirement was to quickly convert these detailed business flows into functional automated test assets. Furthermore, […]
- [Case Study - Achieving Comprehensive SAP ALM with qTest, LiveCompare, ServiceNow, and SAP Solution Manager ChaRM](https://foulkconsulting.com/case-study-achieving-comprehensive-sap-alm-with-qtest-livecompare-servicenow-and-sap-solution-manager-charm/): At Foulk Consulting, we empower organizations to overcome their most pressing IT challenges by optimizing operations and delivering measurable business value. This case study demonstrates how we assisted a leading U.S. food-processing company in achieving comprehensive SAP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and audit readiness. The Client: A leading U.S. food-processing company. The Challenge: The client faced significant hurdles in passing critical audits and lacked a clear understanding of their test coverage for each SAP release. They were also unable to accurately assess the risk associated with break-fix transports deployed in their SAP environment. This absence of visibility and control over […]
- [Case Study - Journey into the Test-Driven SAP IT Factory](https://foulkconsulting.com/case-study-journey-into-the-test-driven-sap-it-factory/): At Foulk Consulting, we specialize in transforming complex SAP landscapes into streamlined, efficient, and high-performing environments. This case study highlights how we partnered with a leading U.S. food-processing company to enhance their SAP DevOps strategy. The Client: A leading U.S. food-processing company. The Challenge: The client recently refocused its IT strategy on SAP DevOps, aiming to boost efficiency, flexibility, and operational stability. A key objective was to seamlessly integrate their major strategic SAP IT factory tools onto a single platform. Specifically, they needed to connect Azure DevOps with their SAP landscape to manage numerous transports, link them to sprint cycles, […]
- [Tired of JMeter's Tedious Scripting and Manual Reporting?](https://foulkconsulting.com/tired-of-jmeters-tedious-scripting-and-manual-reporting/): Do you want to do more with JMeter? Are you tired of thinking JMeter is complicated or overwhelming? Join our Webinar in partnership with Octoperf! It’s on Jul 17 at 9am PT/12pm EST, and click here to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ifvIwYobSaejber6zN5QGQ#/registration https://www.linkedin.com/posts/foulkconsulting_octoperf-foulkconsulting-jmeter-activity-7209262413773197312-z1-3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- [Does RPA Need Coding?](https://foulkconsulting.com/does-rpa-need-coding/): The use of robotic process automation (RPA) does not require coding knowledge. Because RPA is usually considered a code-free technology, it is an accessible option to a wide variety of businesses. Having a background in programming can definitely be beneficial when utilizing RPA, but it’s not necessary.  However, if you have watched any robotic process automation tutorials in hopes of learning how to do it yourself, you may have found it’s still rather complicated even without coding. This blog will examine why this is, RPA in action, and how RPA can benefit your business.  What Does Robotic Process Automation Do? […]
- [How Do I Learn RPA?](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-do-i-learn-rpa/): Every type of industry is looking to grow and adapt to the changing world around us. Technological advancements are always at the forefront of these movements or changes. Robotic process automation (RPA) is one area that is leading the charge in the constantly evolving  operations of businesses all over the globe. According to Gartner, in 2020, the RPA software market grew by almost 40% and retained its position as one of the fastest-growing niches in the enterprise software market. With this surge continuing, more and more professionals are looking to get involved with RPA-centric careers.  This is why our passionate […]
- [Is RPA Easy to Learn?](https://foulkconsulting.com/is-rpa-easy-to-learn/): With the expansion of technology, you might have heard of the increased use of robotic process automation (RPA). A Gartner survey found that 90% of large organizations will start using some sort of RPA by the end of 2022.  It may be widely used, but what is RPA? It is the use of automated software to take over the repetitive tasks associated with business processes. This can be anything from data entry to sending automated emails to customers. The use of RPA not only benefits companies by cutting back on mistakes, but it also gives employees the time to focus […]
- [Robotic Process Automation Tutorials: Can I Learn RPA?](https://foulkconsulting.com/robotic-process-automation-tutorials-can-i-learn-rpa/): You hired your team because they are experts in their field. They’re creative, they’re passionate about what they do, and yet, they spend most of their time doing repetitive tasks. In fact, 81% of knowledge workers spend less than 3 hours a day on creative tasks, and 76% of those same workers spend less than 3 hours a week on work that contributes to strategic goals.  So, what can be done to return your team’s focus to the work that they do best? At Foulk, our customers have found success by implementing robotic process automation (RPA). RPA can reinvigorate your […]
- [How Is RPA Used Today?](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-is-rpa-used-today/): What can RPA do? In short, a lot. With robotic process automation (RPA), the possibilities are almost endless. In a broad sense, RPA’s mission is to make business processes as efficient and accurate as possible. We’ve all been stuck spending hours on a painfully boring manual task. Think data entry, report generation, or updating records. It’s not fun, but what’s worse is that cumbersome manual tasks hinder our individual productivity and the efficiency of an entire business.   When the workforce is bogged down with time-consuming data entry and other repetitive tasks, less time is leftover for tackling high-level and strategic […]
- [What Are Use Cases in RPA?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-use-cases-in-rpa/): In a recent survey by Deloitte, 86% of respondents reported that their expectations of productivity improvement from RPA were met or exceeded. But what is RPA and how does it work? Robotic process automation refers to the practice of using software bots to perform repetitive tasks. Unlike traditional workflow automation tools, RPA actions are done on the frontend rather than the backend. Another difference is that RPA can handle data in and between different applications. For example, RPA could take emails containing customer data, extract the data, and enter that information into a CRM. There are many different RPA use […]
- [What Type of Activities Can Be Automated by RPA?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-type-of-activities-can-be-automated-by-rpa/): When the right opportunities arise, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) offers a compelling value proposition for companies across a number of industries. In simple terms, RPA refers to a set of software-based tools (sorry, no physical robots) designed to process repetitive tasks. This not only alleviates human employees of tedious drudgery, it also enhances the organization’s efficiency and productivity while reducing the chance for any human error to enter the equation. Before we continue, it’s important to define exactly what RPA is and isn’t. So, what is robotic process automation? RPA is all about automating repetitive tasks that don’t require the […]
- [RPA Use Cases](https://foulkconsulting.com/rpa-use-cases/): Increased efficiency, streamlined operations, endless possibilities. That’s what robotic process automation (RPA) has to offer. Anyone in business knows the modern world-of-work is crowded, competitive, and highly innovative. To stay ahead of the competition, businesses in all industries should embrace automation. Choosing to implement RPA technology helps all types of companies to provide their customers with faster and more personalized service in addition to taking cumbersome tasks off of their employee’s plates. Are you curious to see how RPA achieves all of this? In this guide, we’ll offer you insight into how RPA benefits multiple industries and answer three of […]
- [What Can RPA be Used For in Finance?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-can-rpa-be-used-for-in-finance/): The phrase Robotic Process Automation (RPA) might bring about thoughts of artificial intelligence technology that dominates the IT world. However, this is not strictly the case. According to Gartner, by 2024, “nearly half of all new RPA clients will come from business buyers who are outside the IT organization.” The industrial use of RPA is becoming more common, and the finance industry is just one of the many industries to take advantage of all its benefits.  What Can You Automate in Finance? Those working within the finance industry are no strangers to automation. Some instances of RPA implementation are more […]
- [Which Industries Can Use RPA?](https://foulkconsulting.com/which-industries-can-use-rpa/): Robotic process automation (RPA) is designed to simplify tedious tasks, freeing up more time for businesses to dedicate to other growth initiatives. For example, did you know that 76% of respondents to a recent survey said they spend 1-3 hours a day on data entry alone? Think of the many ways those workers could contribute to their companies if they had this time to dedicate to more innovative processes.  Industrial use of RPA is widespread, but each industry will have its own specific applications for RPA. However, standard guidelines will help any industry choose which tasks to automate. Let’s take […]
- [How Is RPA Used in Manufacturing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-is-rpa-used-in-manufacturing/): Has your manufacturing plant adopted robotic process automation (RPA)? If not, you may be burdening your team members with repetitive tasks that software bots could handle with little to no supervision. And, you wouldn’t be alone. The average business is only taking advantage of half of its opportunities for automation. Why is this? Programming RPA systems takes the resources of a full IT team. Adding RPA to their list of responsibilities can inhibit RPA adoption.  At Foulk Consulting, we can unleash the full potential of your RPA investment by relieving your staffing constraints and delivering holistic RPA solutions. In this […]
- [Industrial Use of RPA](https://foulkconsulting.com/industrial-use-of-rpa/): Completing repetitive tasks can be difficult for employees to maintain for sustained periods of time. The robotic process automation (RPA) industry is booming! Many businesses are implementing software to help with daily tasks to put employees in a better position to complete more engaging and challenging tasks. According to Gartner, the use of RPA increased nearly 20% in 2021 to almost $2 billion worth of revenue. RPA implementation is expanding exponentially for those that need IT solutions to their problems. Now is the best time to invest and put RPA into action to build up your business’s technological processes. But […]
- [What Are the Benefits of Robotic Process Automation?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-robotic-process-automation/): In today’s digital society and distributed workplaces, efficiency is the name of the game. How can you do things quicker? How can you get more value out of something or someone? How can you optimize your operations to get an edge on your competitors? One tool that companies are using to answer these questions is robotic process automation, also known as RPA.  There are many advantages of robotic process automation (and we’ll touch on them more in depth later), but really it all boils down to making everyone’s lives easier. From increasing efficiency to improved performance, everyone in an organization […]
- [What are Different Types of RPA?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-different-types-of-rpa/): New improvements to how businesses can operate more efficiently are constantly popping up. One such addition that is making waves across the digitally-dominated workplaces of today is robotic process automation (RPA). RPA is consistently seen as one of the fastest-growing types of intelligent automation software. At its core, RPA improves upon all things related to productivity by automating traditionally manual human interaction tasks. This brief guide will break down the major types of robotic process automation and how they can impact your business.  What Are the 3 Types of RPA? The three most popular types of RPA used across multiple […]
- [What Is a Robotic Process Automation Tool?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-is-a-robotic-process-automation-tool/): Is your team struggling to maintain your business’s data? Data management is not only prone to errors when done manually, but expenses can pile up when hiring employees who take time working through their repetitive tasks day to day. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has been one of the most innovative technologies in the last decade. Its development and widespread use have cut costs and revolutionized how businesses conduct their operations. RPA allows companies to be more productive, adaptable, and responsive by focusing on essential business operations. It also improves employee engagement and productivity by eliminating tedious workday tasks, allowing employees […]
- [Robotic Process Automation](https://foulkconsulting.com/robotic-process-automation/): In our digitally dominated society, utilizing technology to improve work processes and operations is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. When using software to streamline operations and increase efficiency, robotic process automation (RPA) has everyone’s attention.  You might be asking, “If technology is advancing and developing so quickly, is RPA still in demand?” In recent years, RPA has proven to be one of the fastest-growing types of intelligent automation software in the world. An extensive Gartner forecast elaborated on the growing popularity of RPA, stating that global RPA software revenue would reach $1.89 billion in 2021. This was an increase […]
- [What Are the 7 Phases of STLC?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-7-phases-of-stlc/): So you are ready to enter the testing phase of a project, but which performance testing steps should you take to ensure your software is ready to perform under less-than-ideal circumstances? That’s where STLC comes in. The Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) is a type of performance testing life cycle designed to accurately measure the quality of software. This article will act as a step-by-step guide to STLC in software testing, by describing—in detail—the seven STLC phases of software testing.  A Brief Overview: What is the STLC Life Cycle?  The STLC method is a chronological sequence of different testing activities […]
- [What Are the Different Stages in Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-different-stages-in-performance-testing/): Before launching a new or upgraded software or web application, performance testing is used to help developers understand how well their application is performing and what improvements—if any—need to be made. Performance testing can provide teams with the right information to ensure that their application is running smoothly. This is especially important in the days following the release of an application into a production environment, as meeting user requirements is critical to overall success.  But within the performance testing life cycle, how do you design a performance test scenario? Keep reading to find out more information about performance testing types […]
- [Performance Testing Life Cycle](https://foulkconsulting.com/performance-testing-life-cycle/): The IT world is ever-changing and performance testing needs to provide quality assurance under demanding workloads that could change from one year to the next. The performance testing life cycle is all about ensuring that your software’s performance is able to operate at a high level even under less than ideal circumstances.
- [What are Parts of Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-parts-of-performance-testing/): The software testing life cycle (STLC) is a key part of the software development process. It provides the systematic steps to be taken in a defined sequence to ensure the quality and functionality of the software. STLC typically occurs after UI/UX and content have created the front-end design for the software or application. But without STLC, the software exists in concept only. STLC is the overall approach an organization takes to performance testing for software. Its counterpart, performance testing life cycle (PTLC), is related to accessing a software’s capability, and those steps focus on testing performance. In tandem, these processes […]
- [Operational Relief with RPA](https://foulkconsulting.com/operational-relief-with-rpa/): In today’s fast-paced business environment, every second counts. Companies of all sizes are looking for ways to streamline their operations and find automation opportunities to address time-consuming tasks. A retail customer of ours had a very manual process challenge, the challenge was managing order requests that came in through fax. They had built an internal solution many years ago that was no longer meeting their needs, but they couldn’t find a replacement product that met their requirements. They issued us a problem statement and asked how we would address this issue from our lens. Our team of experts worked closely […]
- [What are the Types of Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-types-of-performance-testing/): Performance testing is an essential part of the software development process. It is used to evaluate how well a program or web application performs. 
- [How Do You Perform a Performance Test?](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-do-you-perform-a-performance-test/): A key ingredient in designing, maintaining and executing an optimized software, program, or website is performance testing. Performance testing is a series of methods and processes that allow you to assess how your product performs across several areas in varying circumstances. Performance testing helps identify strengths and weaknesses as well as potential future issues and helps you develop a comprehensive understanding of what your platform can truly accomplish. In this blog, we are going to break down how to conduct a performance test, what performance testing is, and why it matters, and mix in a performance test example or two! […]
- [What Do You Test in a Performance Test?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-do-you-test-in-a-performance-test/): Quality assurance in the software world is necessary, and performance testing determines how well a web application or software performs under a specific workload. A performance test example would be a task that analyzes the performance of a product, like a stress test. Knowing the speed, capacity, and consistency of a web application or piece of software are just some of the benefits that a performance test can provide.  Types of Performance Testing There is not one kind of performance testing, and no one type is perfect for all situations. The umbrella term, performance testing, represents several different types of […]
- [Performance Test Example](https://foulkconsulting.com/performance-test-example/): You and your team of software engineers have just finished creating the perfect application. It’s marketable, easy to use, and there’s a demand for it. You have even tested to see if it works and, like clockwork, it’s running smoothly. The only problem is, in all the conceptualizing, development, and testing, you have only been considering your app’s performance in perfect conditions. But what happens when conditions are suboptimal? One question still remains... Can it perform? 
- [What are the Tools Used for Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-tools-used-for-performance-testing/): DevOps teams want to be sure they are using the best performance testing tools available. But understanding which tool is best for performance testing has to go beyond a simple consideration of which performance testing tool is easiest. In truth, there are a wide variety of tools that can serve different functions—finding the right set for specific scenarios takes experience. So what are the tools used for performance testing at Foulk Consulting? Deciding between different test environments and test automation platforms requires strategic thinking about the performance test requirements and how the results align with business objectives. Let’s take a close look at the tools we use […]
- [What Are the Requirements of Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-requirements-of-performance-testing/): Do the websites, software, and apps you use work as intended? Are they secure and reliable? If so, thank performance testing. If not, well, then you understand why performance testing is needed. These automated processes detect errors and bugs and allow them to be resolved. But what is required to start performance testing? How does this process work from beginning to end? We’re blogging about some of the basic requirements of a performance test, and sharing some short checklists to help you act on these insights. What Are the Two Major Requirements of Performance Testing? The two major requirements of […]
- [What Are the Different Types of Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-performance-testing/): Performance testing is essentially a set of methods and procedures designed to assess how your digital product, platform, software, website, or app performs under varying conditions. The goal of performance testing is to identify first and foremost if your software is functioning, and then to see how it reacts in different circumstances.  For example, let’s say your e-commerce website works perfectly under normal conditions but is not equipped to handle the increased seasonal traffic that comes around gift-giving holidays. With the right performance test, you can identify this weakness and solve it before you ever launch the website, or after […]
- [What Is Performance Testing?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-is-performance-testing/): Performance testing is a form of software quality assurance that determines how software or web applications will perform under a specific workload. But what is performance testing? This process tests the responsiveness, speed, stability, and other performance metrics of software, websites, and systems. In short, software performance testing determines the readiness of a system to still function under less-than-ideal circumstances.  While the tech industry in general typically considers performance testing to be “non-functional,” to us, that just doesn’t make sense. Performance under all conditions is an essential business requirement. In fact, one might argue that a website or software platform […]
- [What Are the Examples of a Performance Test?](https://foulkconsulting.com/what-are-the-examples-of-a-performance-test/): Performance testing is a vital method to gain information about a specific software application or environment that a company is using. There are a variety of types of performance testing, including load testing, stress testing, and endurance testing. In this blog, we will be covering different types of performance testing and what they can provide an organization.  Some common examples of a performance test are increasing the number of users until a specific program ultimately crashes, checking the memory and CPU performance under peak load conditions, and testing response times during differing levels of workloads.  Performance Testing Metrics Determining how […]
- [Operations Bridge Ease of Integrations Video](https://foulkconsulting.com/operations-bridge-ease-of-integrations-video/): Check out our new YouTube video about Operations Bridge Ease of Integrations.
- [How Much Influence Should Developers Have Over the Tools They Use?](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-much-influence-should-developers-have-over-the-tools-they-use/): Excellent software has been produced by development teams that had total control over what tools they used and also by teams that had their tools mandated by management.  On the other hand, poor software has also been delivered by both approaches.
- [Tricentis Tosca vs. Micro Focus Unified Functional Testing Video](https://foulkconsulting.com/tricentis-tosca-vs-micro-focus-unified-functional-testing-video/)
- [Shared Application Infrastructure Can Be A Critical Performance Constraint and Blindspot To Your Business](https://foulkconsulting.com/shared-application-infrastructure-can-be-a-critical-performance-constraint-and-blindspot-to-your-business/): The Scenario Your business has constructed a variety of application environments designed to pursue and expand your mission-critical business plans and gain market share. Over time, security concerns, maintenance, and user convenience steered you to building a unified, shared authentication infrastructure such as Identity and Access Management (IAM).  In this situation, your financials system uses IAM, as does your time recording, expense, sales tracking, ticketing, and development systems. They all tie into a single system for authentication and data center asset access control. This has saved your business countless hours in maintenance, unified your account management efforts, and put a singular, controllable and effective system in place to manage this part of your business. So what’s wrong, doesn’t this solve your problems?  Foulk Consulting can help you identify and […]
- [Micro Focus Unified Functional Test – ERP JD Edwards Video](https://foulkconsulting.com/micro-focus-unified-functional-test-erp-jd-edwards-video/)
- [Crunch Time Clarity](https://foulkconsulting.com/crunch-time-clarity/): Crunch Time Clarity The final Push to Prod is always exciting. I will also say that Go Live week is always Fun because I only remember the good times, which is amazing because the best deployments were typically followed by a pub crawl up Moody Street. As I work through two “Go Live” weeks, this week, Team A is coalescing into a tightly-knit unit while Team B is bogged down in the swamp of minutiae, too far away from their critical path. Planning and preparation have been better in Team A, which is performing in-tune and on-time. The lack of planning […]
- [Micro Focus OpsBridge: Native and 3rd Party Integrations Demo Video](https://foulkconsulting.com/micro-focus-opsbridge-native-and-3rd-party-integrations-demo-video/)
- [How New Jersey Prepared for a Flood of COVID-19 Loan and Grant Applications](https://foulkconsulting.com/how-new-jersey-prepared-for-a-flood-of-covid-19-loan-and-grant-applications/): Check Out Tricentis Flood’s New Blog Post: https://www.flood.io/blog/how-new-jersey-prepared-for-a-flood-of-covid-19-loan-and-grant-applications
- [Filtering out Synthetic Monitoring Traffic from Google Analytics](https://foulkconsulting.com/filtering-out-synthetic-monitoring-traffic-from-google-analytics/): Filtering out Synthetic Monitoring Traffic from Google Analytics We have been using automated scripts to monitor websites’ performance and availability. These scripts are usually launching a real browser and navigating through pre-defined steps to capture the timing and report back at least one checkpoint showing a pass/fail. The issue that recently came up is that the Google Analytics reports show a few spots on the map with high traffic and those were a direct result of these scripting running every 15 minutes from 3 locations in the USA. The request came in to come up with a way to filter […]
- [AppDynamics and NeoLoad Integration Demo Video](https://foulkconsulting.com/appdynamics-and-neoload-integration-demo-video/)
- [Foulk Consulting merges with J9 Technologies, expanding capabilities to better address customers’ software implementation, upgrades and training needs](https://foulkconsulting.com/foulk-consulting-merges-with-j9-technologies-expanding-capabilities-to-better-address-customers-software-implementation-upgrades-and-training-needs/): Foulk Consulting, a high-caliber, industry-leading services provider of application performance testing, monitoring, and management – announced today that the merger with J9 Technologies’ professional services and value-added reseller businesses is final. With this transaction, customers will receive J9’s best-in-class IT operations management capabilities (ITOM) and Foulk’s enterprise application delivery management (ADM) under the Foulk name. Foulk and J9 have collaborated for more than a decade, sharing a commitment to excellent customer service, as well as some of the same clients and technology vendor partnerships. The merger further solidifies Foulk’s focus on partnership by providing customers with the elite-level of consulting […]

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