Summary
Performance tests are applied to multiple scenarios, requiring various testing tools and comparison products. It is crucial to choose the appropriate tool to conduct performance tests. Sysbench and other tools are currently available for database performance benchmarking tests. Hopefully, the examples in this chapter will help you gain a basic understanding of performance testing.
You are now able to understand the difference between baseline and performance testing and select the most appropriate tool. Moreover, you are now equipped with the necessary code to perform your own tests and analyze whether your system is running according to your expectations.
In the next chapter, we will help you take your testing skills to the next level, by introducing you to scenario testing.
