When there is no trial key or registered product key for Benchmark Factory the Freeware Mode is enabled. Freeware mode can be upgraded to a trial or commercial version with up to unlimited number of virtual users by registering the product keys under the License Registration Window. Freeware mode is available for up to 12 months.
Benchmark Factory for Databases freeware allows you to test for performance and scalability Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, DB2 UDB, MySQL and other databases through ODBC connectivity.
The Freeware mode provides all the functionality from the commercial version with the following differences and restrictions:
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Freeware |
Commercial |
| Default maximum virtual user load (without additional virtual users packs) |
20 |
100 |
| Virtual User Packs Available |
Not available |
Unlimited |
| Max number of transactions that can be ran during a load test |
20 |
Unlimited |
| Scaling Factors for standard benchmarks (TPC-C, TPC-D, etc) |
Lowest two scaling factor for each benchmark |
All
Available
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| Repository Manager |
Disabled
Only default Embedded Repository available (MySQL)
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Enabled
Repositories supported under
Adaptive Server Anywhere (ASA), Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL
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Visit the Benchmark Factory Forum at Quest’s Pipelines for technical assistance and to interact with other users of Benchmark Factory for Databases Freeware.
Please note: This freeware edition of Benchmark Factory for Databases does not entitle you to hard copy documentation, technical support, telephone assistance, enhancements or updates to this product.
To upgrade to the commercial license, please contact your Quest Software representation or to buy on-line.