Configure Ramp-Up Settings in Scenario Editor

This article replaces obsolete “Scenario Builder” wording with current Scenario Editor terminology. Ramp-up controls how quickly virtual users or executions are introduced, which helps avoid unrealistic spikes and makes results easier to interpret.

How to choose ramp-up

Use a short ramp-up for smoke validation or low-volume checks.
Use a gradual ramp-up for performance tests where steady-state behavior matters.
Avoid interpreting response-time results during ramp-up unless ramp behavior is the test objective.
Confirm Test Node and target environment capacity before increasing load.

Validation workflow

Start with a small run and review active users, errors, and output.
Increase ramp and duration in controlled stages.
Compare steady-state periods between runs.
Document ramp-up, duration, load, and environment with the result.

Last updated: September 9, 2026