Which SLIs/SLOs are relevant for Load testing?

When it comes to load testing, selecting the right SLIs (Service Level Indicators) and SLOs (Service Level Objectives) is crucial for measuring application performance under high load. Some relevant SLIs/SLOs for load testing include:

  • Response Time: Measures how long it takes for the system to respond to requests.
  • Throughput: The number of requests processed by the system in a given time period.
  • Error Rate: The percentage of failed requests compared to the total number of requests.
  • Resource Utilization: Metrics on CPU, memory, disk I/O, and network usage during load tests.
  • Availability: The percentage of time the service is operational and accessible during load conditions.

Load Testing SLIs SLOs Performance Metrics Response Time Throughput Error Rate Resource Utilization Availability