FTP Throughput (V-FTP) and V-TEST features provide additional Layer 4-7 testing. The V-FTP Throughput feature allows the user to test up to full line rate FTP protocol performance to any FTP Server by uploading and downloading files. The V-TEST feature qualifies network TCP/HTTP protocol performance by testing against a V-TEST HTTP server. Both features can test up to the full line rate depending on the server specifications and limitations. Connection time to the server, data transfer time, line rate throughput rates, and protocol (FTP and HTTP) throughput rates key metrics are reported during the tests. The V-TEST application is flexible enough to operate in different modes depending on user preference; VeEX Managed mode, Speedtest Powered™ mode based on Ookla® technology, and User Managed mode.
In VeEX Managed mode, the customer’s servers are added to a customer server list that is maintained and managed by VeEX for the end-user’s ease of use and convenience. The full list of server IP addresses or URLs are provided to VeEX. Once added, all the user has to do is select the server from their company list and initiate the test to the selected server. In Speedtest Powered mode, the test follows Ookla’s methodology and tests to the Speedtest® Server Network. In this mode, the test is compatible with Ookla’s protocol/ methodology; it will scan nearby servers in the local market and test to the server with the fastest (lowest latency) response. In User Managed mode, the user is allowed to enter the server IP/URL and save it to a server list that they can maintain and manage on their own.
