Item: Apache JMeter
Rating: 6
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We used this product to do graphing and on the fly reporting. It allows us to pull data and graph it without laying it out carefully every time and allows for quick information. We don't use it often but I have enjoyed being able to look at data in a graphic content.

Pros and Cons

Easy on the fly reporting
Graphics are easy to read
Can be adjusted easily

More user friendly for people not as familiar with coding
A GUI approach
More plain language for data

Return on Investment

Troubleshooting data easier
Interface is technical and not always intuitive
Clearer direction before making decisions on projects

Alternatives Considered

SAP Crystal Reports

Jmeter is better for projecting a path to look into. Crystal only allows you to pull the specific data and display a set of data that you request. Jmeter allows you to feel out the direction the data is going as you go. Crystal also can have issues with graphing data correctly.

Other Software Used

SAP Crystal Reports

Likelihood to Recommend

A situation where this would be well suited would be to view a large dataset and then slicing and dicing to see graphical representation of the data. It allows the user to process a lot of data and work through it without having an end goal in mind. It's a good way of on the fly info.

JMeter Review

Overall Satisfaction with JMeter