Volumetric testing in NetSuite is a type of performance testing that measures the system’s ability to handle large volumes of data. This testing is critical for businesses that have high-volume data requirements, such as ecommerce websites with a large number of transactions or companies with multiple locations running NetSuite.
Volumetric testing involves creating a test environment that includes a large amount of data, often several times larger than the production environment. This data is typically generated using automated scripts that simulate real-world scenarios, such as creating transactions, generating reports, and processing invoices.
The tests are designed to stress the system by simulating a high volume of concurrent users performing various actions within NetSuite. The testing may be conducted over an extended period to ensure that NetSuite can handle sustained high volumes of data.
The primary goal of volumetric testing in NetSuite is to identify any performance bottlenecks and determine whether the system meets the required performance standards. Results from this testing can then be used to optimize the system’s performance, ensuring it can effectively handle large volumes of data without compromising performance.