Compare Load Runner and HP Service Test: Features Comparison

Hello All:

We have used HP Load Runner for conducting the web services testing. We have done fairly well in running tests for functional and load tests through HP Load Runner. I want to know that what are the unique features, which are being carried over by the HP Service test. How buying this tool will add value to the testing of web services exercise?

Also, any comparison with iTKO LISA tool on this front will be appreciated.



http://www.infoq.com/news/2009/03/soa-testing-tools



There are quite a few SOA testing tools to choose from now. I am often asked which is the best tool?

The answer of course depends on requirements. Here are the requirement RFI/RFP categories I often used to help with test tool selection:

* Test-aware interfaces: standardized interface and messages for testing
* Message-based test automation: record, replay and management of test scripts
* Virtualization: the ability simulate virtual service providers and consumers
* Simulation: the ability to simulate applications as part of a regression test
* Load Test: the ability to stress test applications
* Validation: pass/fail verification at the component (messaging) and application (data store) levels.
* Components: Java and/or .NET component visibility
* Introspection: WSDL and XML support to generate data and operation tests
* Management: Manage test cases, scripts, data and results
* Security: SSL, WS security federation, digital signatures
* Industry Specific Data Formats: e.g. EDI, HL7
* Continual Test: Automated build, deploy and test



http://www.soatesting.com/

http://www.infoworld.com/d/architecture/three-open-source-web-service-testing-tools-get-high-marks-995