Aspect: Execute Baseline and Benchmark Tests

The Execute Baseline and Benchmark Tests aspect of the performance testing lifecycle is where test execution actually begins. The intent of this phase is twofold. First, all scripts need to be executed, validated and debugged (if necessary). Second, benchmarks are conducted to provide a basis of comparison for all future testing. Initial baselines and benchmarks are taken as soon as the test environment is available after the completion of the Design Test Assets aspect. Re-benchmarking occurs at the completion of every successful execution of the Tune aspect. Designed exploratory scripts are baselined and executed at volume if necessary in this step.

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