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OctoPerf v12.8 - Datadog, Json Path and sub samples

Summary

OctoPerf v12.8 delivers major improvements around JMeter import stability, integrations, and reporting.

  • A redesigned JMeter import pipeline ensures accurate behavior replication across Thread Groups, headers, and configuration scopes.
  • Datadog integration now streams live test metrics directly into external dashboards.
  • New JSON Path assertions expand validation capabilities, while sub-sample support improves reporting for streaming and resource-based samplers.
  • A dedicated “Executor” role offers tighter control over user permissions during test execution.
  • Additional upgrades include flexible HTTP keep-alive, support for GET bodies, clearer notifications, dynamic report variables, and detailed error reporting.

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OctoPerf v12.4 - Integrate with Postman, Microsoft Teams, Grafana and Dynatrace

Summary

OctoPerf v12.4 strengthens integrations across the board with Postman/OpenAPI imports, backend listener support, and Microsoft Teams notifications.

  • Postman collections can now be converted into test scripts instantly, streamlining API test design.
  • Backend listeners allow load generators to stream metrics in real time to InfluxDB, Grafana, Dynatrace, Datadog, and more.
  • The scheduler can now chain multiple tests automatically, improving automation workflows.
  • Support for JMeter include controllers, JMeter 5.4.1, and generic CSV variables expands compatibility and flexibility.
  • Several documentation updates help users migrate JMX files, configure HTTPS and manage Enterprise edition persistence.

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OctoPerf v12.2 - Flexible license sharing, improved VU validation, XPath and JQuery

Summary

OctoPerf v12.2 introduces flexible license sharing, improved virtual user validation and new native processors for XPath and JQuery.

  • Teams can now share only the subscriptions they choose and manage everything autonomously.
  • Validation becomes more powerful with multi-iteration runs, detailed timing metrics, and one-click updates of recorded requests.
  • New XPath1, XPath2, and CSS/JQuery extractors expand correlation capabilities directly within OctoPerf.
  • Virtual users can now be safely copied across projects, and CSV variables support skipping lines for faster dataset testing.
  • Several documentation updates clarify monitoring, test startup internals, JSR223 scripting, and Azure DevOps CI integration.

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OctoPerf v12 - Scheduler, slack integration and UI upgrade

Summary

OctoPerf v12 introduces a powerful test scheduler, Slack/mail/webhook notifications and a redesigned UI for clearer navigation.

  • The scheduler automates recurring load tests using UI settings or cron expressions, while notifications ensure teams stay informed.
  • Navigation between workspace, project, design, and runtime has been streamlined to surface key features more intuitively.
  • New debugging tools, including a JMeter-style Debug Sampler and cache manager toggle, improve test transparency.
  • Quality-of-life additions: ad blocker control, global test rescaling, project moving between workspaces, and new AWS regions—round out the release.
  • This version lays important groundwork for easier automation, cleaner workflows, and smoother day-to-day usage.

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Install OctoPerf in your company

Article Summary

Installing OctoPerf on-premise has become straightforward and flexible, even in highly constrained enterprise environments.
The platform runs entirely on containers and supports Docker, Kubernetes, and Rancher deployments.
SSO integration, fine-grained administration, and workspace isolation make it compatible with strict security policies.
Load generators can be managed on-premise or provisioned dynamically via cloud providers.
The setup scales from small teams to large organizations while keeping full control over data and infrastructure.

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