Getting Started: Cloud and Enterprise Agent Test Types

Ready to set up some tests within the ThousandEyes platform? Watch this tutorial to learn about the various Cloud and Enterprise Agent test types and their corresponding configurations. We’ll cover:

• BGP Tests: BGP tests allow you to monitor for prefix propagation-related issues like BGP hijacks, route flaps, route leaks, and others.
• DNS Server Tests: Within the ThousandEyes platform, you can set up three types of DNS tests: DNS server, DNS trace, and DNSSEC. These tests provide deeper visibility into your DNS infrastructure.
• Web Layer Tests: The HTTP server test helps you assess the functionality and accessibility of your web servers and services. Page load tests measure the time a webpage takes to fully load and render.
• Voice RTP Stream Test: An RTP stream test emulates the flow of voice data between two agents, simulating an IP VoIP call and allowing you to measure a variety of VoIP health metrics, providing packet loss, discards, and latency, as well as the Mean Opinion Score (MOS), which helps judge voice quality.
• Transaction Tests: ThousandEyes transaction tests simulate users accessing web services where multiple steps may be needed, such as shopping online or logging into a website.

Ready to set up some tests within the ThousandEyes platform? Watch this tutorial to learn about the various Cloud and Enterprise Agent test types and their corresponding configurations. We’ll cover:

• BGP Tests: BGP tests allow you to monitor for prefix propagation-related issues like BGP hijacks, route flaps, route leaks, and others.
• DNS Server Tests: Within the ThousandEyes platform, you can set up three types of DNS tests: DNS server, DNS trace, and DNSSEC. These tests provide deeper visibility into your DNS infrastructure.
• Web Layer Tests: The HTTP server test helps you assess the functionality and accessibility of your web servers and services. Page load tests measure the time a webpage takes to fully load and render.
• Voice RTP Stream Test: An RTP stream test emulates the flow of voice data between two agents, simulating an IP VoIP call and allowing you to measure a variety of VoIP health metrics, providing packet loss, discards, and latency, as well as the Mean Opinion Score (MOS), which helps judge voice quality.
• Transaction Tests: ThousandEyes transaction tests simulate users accessing web services where multiple steps may be needed, such as shopping online or logging into a website.