Performance testing is a subset of performance engineering, an emerging computer science practice which strives to build performance into the implementation, design and architecture of a system.

Performance testing can serve different purposes.

Performance testing is frequently used as part of the process of performance profile tuning.

Performance testing can be performed across the web, and even done in different parts of the country, since it is known that the response times of the internet itself vary regionally.

Performance testing can be combined with stress testing, in order to see what happens when an acceptable load is exceeded – does the system crash?

* Performance testing environment

Evans Foundation Scholarship, 1970 ; University of Kansas Honor Scholarship, 1970 ; Summerfield Scholarship, 1970 – 1973 ; Veta B. Lear Award, 1970 ; Stranathan Award, 1972 ; Outstanding Physics Major Award, 1973 ; University of California Regents Fellowship, 1974 ; Group Achievement Award for software testing at the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory, 1981 ; NASA Outstanding Performance Award, 1981 ; NASA Superior Performance Award, 1981 ; Group Achievement Award for Second Orbiter Test and Checkout at Kennedy Space Center, 1982 ; Quality Increase, 1982 ; NASA Space Flight Medal ( 1984, 1986, 1990, 1997, 1999 ); Group Achievement Award for JSC Strategic Planning, 1987 ; NASA Exceptional Service Medal ( 1988, 1991 ); Special Achievement Award, 1988 ; Exceptional Service Medal for Return to Flight, 1988 ; Outstanding Leadership Medal, 1990 ; Special Achievement Award, 1990 ; Haley Flight Achievement Award, 1991 ; Kansan of the Year Award, 1992 ; Group Achievement Award for ESIG 3000 Integration Project, 1994 ; Presidential Rank Award ( 1994, 1999 ); Group Achievement Award for Space Shuttle Program Functional Workforce Review, 1995 ; Group Achievement Award for SFOC Contract Acquisition, 1997 ; Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame, 1997 ; University of Kansas Distinguished Service Citation, 1998 ; NASA Distinguished Service Medal ( 1998, 2000 ); Aviation Week & Space Technology Laurel Citation for Space, 1998, V. M.

* Performance at two or more standard deviations on standardized testing in three or more of the following CNS domains — sufficient for a FAS, PFAS or static encephalopathy diagnosis using 4-Digit Diagnostic Code

* Performance at or below the 16th percentile on standardized testing in three or more of the following CNS domains — sufficient for an FAS diagnosis using CDC guidelines

* Performance at two or more standard deviations on standardized testing in three or more of the following CNS domains — sufficient for an FAS diagnosis using Canadian guidelines

Performance testing by Florida Solar Energy Center conclusively proved that the increase in temperature at the hottest part of the day was no more than about 5 degrees F. In fact, this study showed that radiant barrier had the potential to decrease the roof temperature once the sun went down because it was preventing the heat loss through the roof.

Performance data gained from testing models towed in a long water tank ( referred to in yacht design as Ship model basin ) can suggest optimal combinations of parameters.

Pratt graduated summa cum laude in Kinesiology at Toronto's York University and took at job there in the Human Performance Lab, testing professional athletes including the players of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Winnipeg Jets and the San Jose Sharks.

Currently, the track is home to the Fast Track High Performance Driving School, which is owned by new track owner Andy Hillenburg, and is used extensively for NASCAR testing.

* HP Performance Center: Application performance testing management solutions

HP Performance Center software is the de-facto standard for enterprise-level performance testing.

Manufacturers joined with computer DJing pioneers to offer professional endorsements, the first being Professor Jam ( aka William P. Rader ), who went on to develop the industry's first dedicated computer DJ convention and learning program, the " CPS ( Computerized Performance System ) DJ Summit ", to help spread the word about the advantages of this emerging technology.

* Advanced Distributed Learning Job Performance Lab ( Alexandria, Virginia ): Their mission is to act as a catalyst for the advancement of research, development and implementation of dynamic capability-based job performance technology solutions across the Department of Defense

Performance goals will differ depending on the system's technology and purpose however they should always include some of the following:

Performance management as referenced on this page is a broad term coined by Dr. Aubrey Daniels in the late 1970s to describe a technology ( i. e. science imbedded in applications methods ) for managing both behavior and results, two critical elements of what is known as performance.

* PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance ( Port St. Lucie, Florida ) — golf park featuring a lighted driving range, short game practice area, the latest in golf technology and fitness, and a three-hole teaching course.

* Performance acceleration technology an Intel memory performance technology

Performance relates to the accuracy, speed, and robustness of technology used ( see performance section for more details ).

* Tokyo Auto Salon, an annual auto show held in January at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan for Performance and custom dress-up parts and technology display.

* Performance art — starting with the enigmatic solo text / music pieces of Laurie Anderson, which often made innovative ( even subversive ) use of electronic technology, many Downtown artists developed an often humorous or thought-provoking style of solo performance with conceptualist overtones.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement, Virginia Tech, 1998 ; Distinguished Alumnus 1997, Tennessee Technological University ; NASA Exceptional Performance Award, 1989 ; NASA Special Achievement Award, 1983 ; Certificates for Patents / applications 1975, 85, 86, 87 ; Certificates for innovative technology 1973, 76, 79, 80, 81, 85, 86, 87 ; Floyd Thompson Fellowship 1979-80.

* Corsa Performance Muffler-combines straight-through and resonating technology to cancel out unwanted harmonics and improve efficiency

This is a reference to Intel Performance acceleration technology ; there may be BIOS settings which affect this aspect of memory timing.

In " Performance " he goes undercover with the team at the Haly International Traveling Circus to locate a thief stealing weapons technology across Europe who turns to be the Parasite.

Since 2006 he has been chair and professor of Performance Technologies at Brunel University, West London, where he created a research group ( Design and Performance Lab ) dedicated to investigations of wearable technology in cross-over fields of performance, music, design, digital art and fashion.

In Spring 2008, Kurzweil launched the PC3 Performance Controller, which has next generation VAST synthesis technology derived from the K2xxx series but vastly improved with new features, new algorithms, virtual analog synthesis, sequencer, powerful effects processor based on Kurzweil KSP8 unit, and overall better sounds than previous Kurzweil synths.

Performance and power dissipation were approximately the same as an ARM9 fabricated on the same technology.

* Performance Series-Officially launched in November 2010, Performance Series drums are made with DW's " HVX " maple shell technology, which provide superior sound quality in live and studio situations by combining wood layers with grain orientations that run horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.

* Performance Series-Snares made from 10 ply North American Maple or 1 mm Rolled Steel, the Maple shells are constructed with HVX Shell technology.

The word technology for the sister fields of Educational and Human Performance Technology means " applied science.

" Educational or Human Performance Technology may be based purely on algorithmic or heuristic processes, but neither necessarily implies physical technology.

Mitchell Madison Group provides Strategy and Performance Improvement consulting services to large corporations ( over $ 1BN in revenue ), primarily in the financial services, manufacturing, telecom, technology and media / publishing sectors.

In 1976, he was honored with two Emmy Award nominations, one for Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in Drama or Comedy for The Streets of San Francisco and the other for Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Comedy or Drama Series for Rich Man, Poor Man.

iTunes picked " Saints of Los Angeles " in their " Best of 2008 " in the Rock category as the number one song ; the song was also nominated for a Grammy Award in the " Best Hard Rock Performance " category.

The premier of the revue “ Formidable ” is a “ Royal Variety Performance in Paris ”, one of the most prestigious official events in Britain, attended each year in London by a member of the Royal Family.

According to the Center for Measuring University Performance, it is considered to be one of the top 10 private research universities in the nation.

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role is one of the Academy Awards of Merit presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ( AMPAS ) to recognize an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance while working within the film industry.

Hamilton received two MTV Movie Awards for her role in the film, one for Best Female Performance and the other for Most Desirable Female.

Hank Azaria has won several Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for his work on The Simpsons, winning one in 2001 for voicing Comic Book Guy and various other characters in the episode " Worst Episode Ever ".

Tea at Five was a critical success and Mulgrew received two awards, one from Carbonell ( Best actress ) and the other from Broadway. com ( Audience Award for Favorite Solo Performance ).

The next awards ceremony, Lauper to win four awards at the 1985 Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Music Video, Short Form for collaboration We Are the World ; Additionally, it received one nomination ; Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for " What A Thrill ".

A Night to Remember led Lauper it received one nomination awards at the 1990 Grammy Awards: Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for " I Drove All Night ".

The college is considered one of the exemplary professional preparation programs according to the North Carolina State Board of Education ’ s Higher Education Performance Report.

In 2007, its Academic Performance Index score of 865 was one of the highest in Kern County.

The district is widely considered one of the best in Missouri, receiving the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Distinction in Performance Award for each of the last five years.

However, Faith No More later confirmed one more date as their final Reunion Tour Performance on December the 5th at Bicentenario de la Florida Stadium in Santiago, Chile.

Exploiting the media's presumption of a rivalry between the two young singers, the song was one of the most successful records in United States of all time, spending record-breaking thirteen weeks on top of the Billboard charts, and eventually garnered the pair a Grammy Award for " Best R & B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal ".

He won the Grammy Award for " Best Male Rock Vocal Performance " four years in a row from 1999 to 2002, breaking the record for most losses in that category and most consecutive wins in one category for a male.

Included on the album were the hit singles " Shining Star " – which rose to number one on the R & B Singles and Billboard Hot 100 and won the band a Grammy Award for Best R & B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals – and " That's the Way of the World ", which went to number five and number 12 on the R & B Singles and Billboard Hot 100, respectively.

Bailey released four gospel albums in this period, and one of them, titled Triumph, won him a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male.

It debuted at # 1 and went on to win two Grammy Awards, one for Best R & B Album and the other for Best Male R & B Vocal Performance.

CrazySexyCool eventually sold over 11 million copies in the US, and became one of the first albums to ever receive a diamond certification from the RIAA, and won a 1996 Grammy Award for Best R & B Album and a 1996 Grammy Award for Best R & B Performance by a Duo or Group for " Creep ".

The improv series, which launched online in 2008, has earned several Webby nominations and one Outstanding Comedic Performance Webby for Kudrow, who plays therapist of unspecified credentials Fiona Wallice.

The single peaked one step behind Debby Boone's mega-hit " You Light Up My Life " ( which became the biggest hit of the entire decade ) from 22 October to 5 November 1977 and received Grammy nominations for Song Of The Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance Female.

* Performance Learning Centre, one element of the Communities In Schools education network