WHAT TO EXPECT
In this article, users will learn about the various tools that are available to them test their cloudSwXtch multicast network.
cloudSwXtch Testing Tools
Included within the xNIC installation are four utilities that can be used to verify both the functionality and performance of their cloudSwXtch network.
swxtch-perf: Simulates traffic movement throughout the cloudSwXtch network assigning machines with the xNIC installed as producers and consumers
swxtch-top: Displays detailed system statistics from the console of any VM that has the xNIC software installed. This includes data regarding the xNIC, the cloudSwXtch Bridge, streams, mesh, and high availability.
swxtch-tcpdump: As our version of tcpdump, this tool helps capture multicast packets sent to and from the cloudSwXtch with logic to decode our own head and display the original MC payload.
swxtch-where: Allows users to call for hardware information regarding their cloudSwXtch VM
Each of the utilities above can be run from a VM which has the xNIC software installed. Detailed information can be found for each by entering in the --help command-line argument.
wXcked Eye for Monitoring
In addition to viewing cloudSwXtch statistics in swxtch-top, users can also use wXcked Eye from the web browser of a VM in the cloudSwXtch network. For more information, see Using wXcked Eye for cloudSwXtch.
Universal Third-Party Test Tools
There are a number of universal third-party tools available to test the fidelity of your cloudSwXtch network. For more information on these alternative tools, see our Universal Third-Party Test Tools article.