Load testing for e-learning platforms

Term starts on the same day for everyone.

When should we test?

In the quiet period before a known peak, with enough margin that findings can be acted on. The calendar tells you the dates in advance, which is an advantage most sectors do not have.

What usually fails first?

Database contention on enrolment and lookup, because those concentrate many students onto the same few records at the same moment.

Can we test a login-protected course flow?

Yes. Multistep checks carry a session forward across requests, so an authenticated path can be exercised as one flow.

Can students in different countries be simulated?

Yes. Load can be distributed across cloud regions to reflect where the cohort actually is.