The Ramp Sequence profile repeats the gradual increase and decrease in the number of virtual users (VUs load type) or the number of arriving virtual users (Rate load type) several times during the load test. The main purpose is to perform peak testing of your servers with “breathing” periods in between.

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Depeneding on a load type, the Ramp Sequence profile has different options. See the table below to learn more:

Load Type	Option	Description
VUs	Base VUs	The number of users from which the test starts.
	Peak VUs	The maximum number of users during the test.
	Ramp duration	The duration of the increases and decreases in the number of users.
	Peak duration	The duration of the maximum number of users working with the server.
	Wait time	The time to wait before restarting a virtual user.
Rate	Base arriving users	The number of users starting the test per unit of time from which the test starts.
	Peak arriving users	The maximum number of users starting the test per unit of time during the test.
	Ramp duration	The duration of the increases and decreases in the number of users.
	Peak duration	The duration of the maximum number of users working with the server.

Requirements

To use this load profile, you need a ReadyAPI Performance license. If you do not have it, you can request it on our web site or start a trial.

Ramp Sequence Profile

Requirements

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