The success of any performance related project relies a great deal on the application and use of proper tools.  Our consultants have used tools ranging from free open source tools to expensive, commercial packages.  Based on your buget and needs, we can work with you to select the appropriate tools to meet your performance needs.  The selection of the tools only applies for on-site engagements.  For hosted engagements, we provide the tools needed for the job.  Here are just a few of the tools we have used in past engagements:

• Java profiling - JProfiler, JProbe, OptimizeIt, EJP, JRat
  
• Stress testing - LoadRunner, Empirix, SIPp, Java based homegrown tools to test non browser based apps, OpenSTA
  
• Network anaysis - Network Probe, Observer
  
• Database profiling - statspack, extensive set of homegrown SQL scripts
  
• Operating system level profiling - top, prstat, vmstat, topas, perfmon, SiteScope