Core Concepts

Warp tests storage system performance by simulating real-world workloads. Understanding a few core concepts helps you run effective tests and interpret results accurately.

• Test types and workloads

  The Test types and workloads page explains the different test modes and when to use each one.

• Tuning tests

  Tune test duration, object sizes, and load levels to match your environment. The Configuring tests page covers the essential settings.

  For precise notation and formats (duration suffixes, object-size suffixes), see Reference and Object size notation.

• Understanding results

  The Understanding results page explains throughput, latency, and percentile metrics. This helps you determine whether your storage system meets performance requirements.

• Advanced features

  The Advanced features page covers scenarios where you need to generate higher loads, test distributed systems, or fine-tune network settings.