Client/Server Testing Tools

Product Chart

Product/Company Description
SoftTest A functional test-case design tool 
Bender & Associates Inc. that validates system requirements 
P.O. Box 849 by identifying most of the system's 
Larkspur, CA 94977 logical inconsistencies and all the 
415-924-9196 or fax 415 924-3020 system's elementary functions. Also 
aids in project management by 
providing functional coverage 
analysis and archiving of test 
libraries. Provides quantitative 
metrics allowing manageable 
completion criteria for the test 
process. 
SQL*Debug A graphics-based, source-level 
Sybase Inc. debugger for Transact SQL. Applies 
6475 Christie Avenue 3GL debugging technology, and offers 
Emeryville, CA 94608 step-level execution, breakpoint 
800-879-2273, 510-596-3500, or fax setting, conditional tracing and 
510-922-9441 variable examination, and control to 
identify logic and naming bugs. 
Captures execution-time statistics 
for SQL statements. Tracks the 
frequency with which a SQL statement 
is invoked to ensure all logic 
threads in the code have been 
exercised. 
Vermont HighTest 2.0 An automated software testing tool 
Vermont Creative Software for Windows developers. Features 
1 Pinnacle Meadows object-oriented recording that lets 
Richford, VT 05476 users translate all low-level mouse 
800-848-1248, 802-848-1248, or fax events to high-level object events 
802-848-3502 that are completely independent of 
screen location and resolution. 
Includes scripting commands, 
improved synchronization 
capabilities, and image compression. 
Vermont Test 2.0 An automated software testing tool 
Vermont Creative Software that makes recordings of 
1 Pinnacle Meadows software-testing keystroke 
Richford, VT 05476 sequences, mouse events, and screen 
800-848-1248, 802-848-1248, or fax displays. Can automatically repeat 
802-848-3502 tests and compare screen shots in 
current and previous runs, including 
additional script commands for 
special customization. Requires DOS. 
Vermont Test/Terminal 2.0 A version of Vermont Test created 
Vermont Creative Software especially for use on PCs operating 
1 Pinnacle Meadows as ASCII terminals for mini and 
Richford, VT 05476 mainframe computers. Lets you test 
800-848-1248, 802-848-1248, or fax all software running on the host 
802-848-3502 computer without modifications to 
the software. Requires DOS and a 
compatible terminal emulator. 
Playback An automated software testing suite 
Compuware Corp. for both mainframe and client/server 
31440 Northwestern Highway systems. Supported environments 
Farmington Hills, MI 48334 include CICS, IMS, VTAM, and TSO on 
800-365-3608, 810-737-7300, or fax the mainframe, and Windows, Unix, 
810-737-7119 and OS/2 for client/server systems. 
http://www.compuware.com Also includes Playback test 
management, which allows overall 
planning and control of the testing 
process. 
Quality Works An automated software testing suite 
Segue Software Inc. that uses an intuitive logical 
1320 Centre Street testing approach, exclusive Agent 
Newton Centre, MA 02159 technology, and a fourth-generation 
800-922-3771, 617-969-3771, or fax testing language. An open QA 
617-796-1610 architecture enables integration 
http://www.segue.com with PowerBuilder, SQLWindows, 
Visual Basic, XVT, and other 
development environments, as well as 
the Pure Performix load testing 
product. 
QA Partner and QA Automated object-oriented software 
Partner:Distributed testing tool that is language-based, 
Segue Software Inc. graphical user interface 
1320 Centre Street (GUI)-aware, and employs a logical 
Newton Centre, MA 02159 testing methodology for testing GUI 
800-922-3771, 617-969-3771, or fax applications and client/server 
617-796-1610 networks. QA Partner:Distributed 
http://www.segue.com includes enhanced synchronization 
commands and interfaces for TCP/IP 
and IPX/SPX network protocols, as 
well as NetBIOS. 
Automated Test Facility (ATF) Automates testing of multiuser 
Softbridge Inc. client/server applications from a 
125 Cambridge Park Drive PC. Supports Windows, Windows NT, 
Cambridge, MA 02140 Windows 95, and OS/2. Used for 
800-955-9190, 617-576-2257, or fax functional, multiuser, business 
617-864-7747 process workflow, regression, 
stress, integration, load, 
performance, and limit testing. 
SQA LoadTest Allows testing of any server 
SQA Inc. (including Unix, Windows NT, or 
10 State St. OS/2) connected to Windows clients. 
Woburn, MA 01801 Incremental loading features enable 
800-228-9922, 617-939-3000, or fax users to incrementally add machines 
617-932-3280 during test execution in a 
http://www.sqa.com controlled fashion without any 
programming. 
SQA Suite A suite of testing tools built on an 
SQA Inc. integrated, open network test 
10 State St. repository. Combines four testing 
Woburn, MA 01801 products: SQA Robot, SQA Manager, 
800-228-9922, 617-939-3000, or fax SQA LoadTest, and SQA Process, for 
617-932-3280 end-to-end testing of the client and 
http://www.sqa.com server portions of a client/server 
application. 
SQA Process A formalized methodology for 
SQA Inc. automated testing of GUI 
10 State St. client/server applications. Covers 
Woburn, MA 01801 the entire testing lifecycle, from 
800-228-9922, 617-939-3000, or fax test planning and test execution, to 
617-932-3280 defect tracking and summary 
http://www.sqa.com reporting and analysis 
SQA Robot Lets users create, modify, and run 
SQA Inc. automated tests of Windows 
10 State St. client/server applications. Uses 
Woburn, MA 01801 SQA's Object Testing technology to 
800-228-9922, 617-939-3000, or fax test all properties of Windows 
617-932-3280 objects, including non-visible 
http://www.sqa.com properties such as SQL calls to a 
database. 
SQA Manager Lets users plan, manage, and analyze 
SQA Inc. all aspects of a testing project by 
10 State St. creating test plans using a 
Woburn, MA 01801 graphical tree structure. Also lets 
800-228-9922, 617-939-3000, or fax users import PowerBuilder Libraries 
617-932-3280 and ASCII text to help define test 
http://www.sqa.com requirements and test procedure 
names. 
XRunner Automated software testing tool for 
Mercury Interactive Corp. X Windows-based client/server 
470 Potrero Ave. applications. Runs on SunOS, 
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Solaris, Solaris X86, HP-UX, 
800-837-8911, 408-523-9900, or fax IBM-AIX, Digitalk Unix, SGI Irix, 
408-523-9911 DEC Ultrix, AT&T GIS NCR, SCO 
http://www.merc-int.com. Unix/ODT, and Unixware. 
WebTest Testing technology for the World 
Mercury Interactive Corp. Wide Web. Lets developers measure 
470 Potrero Ave. response time to a browser request 
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 in order to determine the maximum 
800-837-8911, 408-523-9900, or fax number of hits the server can 
408-523-9911 support. 
http://www.merc-int.com. 
WinRunner 4.0 Automated software testing tool for 
Mercury Interactive Corp. client/server applications. Includes 
470 Potrero Ave. object-oriented testing and data 
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 verification support for most major 
800-837-8911, 408-523-9900, or fax client/server development tools. 
408-523-9911 Employs RapidTest technology that 
http://www.merc-int.com. automates test creation and 
execution. Standard edition runs on 
Windows 3.1 and Windows for 
Workgroups 3.1; Professional edition 
runs on Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, 
Windows 3.1, and Windows for 
Workgroups 3.1. 
LoadRunner Scalable, automated client and 
Mercury Interactive Corp. server load-testing tool for that 
470 Potrero Ave. provides a consistent, measurable, 
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 and repeatable load to exercise the 
800-837-8911, 408-523-9900, or fax system. Runs on Windows 3.1, Windows 
408-523-9911 3.11 for Workgroups, SunOS, Solaris 
http://www.merc-int.com. 2.4, HP-UX, IBM AIX, and NCR 3.0. 
TestDirector 2.0 Test management software package 
Mercury Interactive Corp. that includes RapidTest technology 
470 Potrero Ave. to build an initial test plan and 
Sunnyvale, CA 94086 populate the database with WinRunner 
800-837-8911, 408-523-9900, or fax GUI test scripts. Runs on Windows 
408-523-9911 95, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 3.1, 
http://www.merc-int.com. Windows for Workgroups, and OS/2. 
V-Test 4 Automates software testing and 
Performance Software Inc. assists in performance measurement 
26 Parker St. of the server for multi-user 
Newburyport, MA 01950 applications. Provides facilities 
800-873-6587, 508-462-0737, or fax for preparing, executing, and 
508-462-4755 analyzing tests, and addresses both 
http://www.pstest/.com. performance, functional, and 
regression testing. Runs on Unix 
systems and Open VMS and can also 
test software via TCP/IP on remote 
systems running other operating 
environments. 
CW-Server Provides advanced editor, 
Cast Software Inc. Transact-SQL debugger, code-building 
735 Montgomery St. tools, non-regression testing, and 
San Francisco, CA 94111 version control for Transact-SQL. 
415-296-1300 or fax 415-296-1313 Runs on Windows 3.11, Windows NT, 
and Windows 95. 
AutoTester Client/Server SAP R/3 Automated SAP R/3 application 
Edition testing tool that works with 
AutoTester Inc. AutoTester Distributed Test 
8150 N. Central Expressway Ste. Facility. Enables you to execute and 
1300 monitor tests created with 
Dallas, TX 75206 AutoTester Client/Server on multiple 
800-328-1196, 214-368-1196, or fax machines across a network for load, 
214-750-9668 stress, and performance testing 
http://www.autotester.com purposes. 
AutoTester for Windows and OS/2 Automated testing tools for Windows 
AutoTester Inc. and OS/2 applications. Builds 
8150 N. Central Expressway Ste. structured, object-oriented tests as 
1300 you operate an application. Supports 
Dallas, TX 75206 variables and external test-case 
800-328-1196, 214-368-1196, or fax data, conditional branching, and 
214-750-9668 text and bitmap data comparisons. 
http://www.autotester.com 
AutoTester Distributed Test Centralized environment for 
Facility distributed or stress testing of 
AutoTester Inc. Windows and OS/2 client/server 
8150 N. Central Expressway Ste. applications across a network. 
1300 
Dallas, TX 75206 
800-328-1196, 214-368-1196, or fax 
214-750-9668 
http://www.autotester.com 
preVue-C/S Integrates client/server load 
Performance Awareness Corp. testing and quality assurance. Test 
8521 Six Forks Rd. scripts are recorded independently 
Raleigh, NC 27615 of the client environment, making 
800-849-4562, 919-870-8800, or fax them interchangeable in all PC 
919-870-7416 environments. 
http://www.PACorp.com. 
preVue-X Single automated testing solution 
Performance Awareness Corp. for regression testing, stress load 
8521 Six Forks Rd. testing, and performance measurement 
Raleigh, NC 27615 of X-window systems. Release 4.0 
800-849-4562, 919-870-8800, or fax features single display record and 
919-870-7416 playback, and X11R6-based X 
http://www.PACorp.com. pseudoserver capabilities. 
winVue Automated testing tool for Windows. 
Performance Awareness Corp. Combined with preVue-C/S and 
8521 Six Forks Rd. WinSatellite, this product supports 
Raleigh, NC 27615 single-user functional testing and 
800-849-4562, 919-870-8800, or fax multi-user stress load testing. 
919-870-7416 
http://www.PACorp.com. 
preVue Automated testing tool for 
Performance Awareness Corp. regression testing, stress load 
8521 Six Forks Rd. testing, and performance measurement 
Raleigh, NC 27615 of Unix and non-Unix systems. Uses 
800-849-4562, 919-870-8800, or fax record/playback technology and 
919-870-7416 Remote Terminal Emulation. 
http://www.PACorp.com. 
BenchWorks GUI-driven toolset that lets uses 
INFOgy Inc. evaluate, test, and tune an RDB 
3452 E. Foothill Blvd. system using a precise application 
Pasadena, CA 91107 model (data and workload). Automatic 
818-564-2684 or fax 818-564-2682 Test Data Generator (ADG) lets users 
http://www.infogy.com generate a dataset for testing 
client/server systems in the early 
phases of a project when no data or 
partial data is available. Workload 
Modeler (WM) provides an environment 
for workload modeling. Runs on 
SunOS, Solaris, HP\UX, and IBM/AIX. 
TestMate Tool suite that automates the 
Rational Software Corp. development, management, 
2800 San Tomas Expressway performance, and evaluation of 
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0951 functional and structural software 
800-728-1212, 408-496-3600, or fax tests. Operates on leading open 
408-496-3636 systems platforms in conjunction 
http://www.rational.com with the Rational Apex software 
engineering environment. 
Terabytes! Generates test data for Oracle 
InfoStructures Inc. databases from a Windows desktop. 
1954 First St. Supports referential integrity. 
Highland Park, IL 60035 
708-441-2901 or fax 708-266-0145 
http://www.infostruct.com 
STW/Regression and STW/Regression Standalone suite of regression tools 
for Windows or part of TestWorks multiplatform 
Software Research Inc. testing tools suite. Automates and 
625 Third St. manages the execution and 
San Francisco, CA 94107-1997 verification of tests on both text 
800-942-7638, 415-957-1441, or fax and GUI-based applications. 
415-957-0730 
http://www.info@soft.com 
STW/Coverage and STW/Coverage for Integrated suite of coverage 
Windows analyzers and an observation tool, 
Software Research Inc. works standalone or as part of 
625 Third St. TestWorks multiplatform testing 
San Francisco, CA 94107-1997 tools suite. 
800-942-7638, 415-957-1441, or fax 
415-957-0730 
http://www.info@soft.com 
STW/Advisor Provides static source code analysis 
Software Research Inc. and measurement; establishes and 
625 Third St. measures quality benchmarks with 
San Francisco, CA 94107-1997 metrics, analyzes source code, and 
800-942-7638, 415-957-1441, or fax automatically generates test data. 
415-957-0730 Composed of STW/Metric, Static, and 
http://www.info@soft.com TDGEN tools. 
STW/Web Testing tool suite that supports 
Software Research Inc. complete regression testing for Web 
625 Third St. applications. Composed of CAPBAK/X 
San Francisco, CA 94107-1997 for Web, Xvirtual, and TCAT for 
800-942-7638, 415-957-1441, or fax Java. 
415-957-0730 
http://www.info@soft.com 
Great Circle Automatic memory management system 
Geodesic Systems for C and C++. Includes transparent 
4745 N. Ravenswood, Ste. 111 interface and C++ smart pointer 
Chicago, IL 60640 interface. 
800-360-8388, 312-728-7196, or fax 
312-728-6096 
http://www.geodesic.com 
PurePerformix Automated script recording, script 
Pure Software Inc. generation, and monitoring tool for 
1309 S. Mary Ave. tracking and debugging scripts 
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 during tests. A capture agent 
800-353-7873, 408-720-1600, or fax records user activities, which are 
408-720-9200 then used to generate emulation 
http://www.pure.com scripts. Available for both 
X-Windows and client/server 
applications. 
PureTestExpert Automated test management system 
Pure Software Inc. that supports test planning, 
1309 S. Mary Ave. development, and execution, and 
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 automatically provides up-to-date 
800-353-7873, 408-720-1600, or fax project schedules, test plans, and 
408-720-9200 requirements tractability. 
http://www.pure.com 
PureVision Automated remote testing tool for 
Pure Software Inc. gathering information about software 
1309 S. Mary Ave. running on end-user desktops. 
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Provides application performance and 
800-353-7873, 408-720-1600, or fax crash-related details via graphical 
408-720-9200 charts or tables. 
http://www.pure.com