How to load test a View cluster?

[admin]

    Hi ALl,

We are planning a View cluster with a few hundred VM's.  We need to simulate a workload on the cluster to ensure that the design is sound (storage, CPU, memory, etc.).

The sizing charts are ok, but I need a real test.

I have read that some people use the Microsoft Terminal Server Scripts (TBScript.exe, Robo Server and Robo Client).  Those are older scripts, so I wanted to check with the community to see if VMware had released any tools based on VDI?

Is there a best practice tool for load testing View?

Thanks,
Drew

[Linjo · Accepted solution]

If you are a VMware Partner you should have a look at RAWC thats found on VMware Partnercentral.

// Linjo

[admin]

Outstanding.  That is exactly what I need.  I am working on getting a copy!

Thanks,
Drew

[JoJoGabor]

Failing that, VSI from loginconsultants is very good and is fast coming the industry standard benchmark for VDI and Terminal Server workloads.

[vdi2000]

i would recommend you vdi sizing tool from vdi-sizing.com  - it's flexible and scalable way to stress test / benchmark your environment

[admin]

Thanks for the replies, I will keep these tools in my back pocket.  I have invested a ton of time in View Planner so far.

Thanks,

Drew