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+title: Configuring K6 Test in Carrier
+author: User
+date: 2025-01-20 12:00:00 +0800
+categories: [Performance, Tutorial]
+tags: [performance, carrier, backend-test, configuration]
+render_with_liquid: false
+---
+
+## Overview
+
+This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a K6 test in Carrier. K6 is a modern load testing tool that provides a simple and powerful scripting environment for performance testing.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin configuring a K6 test in Carrier, ensure that you have completed the following:
+
+- Installed and set up Carrier successfully.
+- Created a project in Carrier.
+- Configured Backend test.
+
+### Steps
+
+Follow the steps below to configure a K6 test in Carrier:
+
+### Step 1: Access the Carrier Web Interface
+
+1. Open a web browser and enter the URL of your Carrier installation.
+2. Log in to the Carrier web interface using your credentials.
+
+> Note: Make sure you have logged in using the appropriate user account that has all required accesses.
+{: .prompt-info }
+
+### Step 2: Select the Project
+
+1. From the project dropdown menu, select the desired project where you want to configure the K6 test.
+![Select Project](/assets/posts_img/select_prj.png)
+2. Click "Go!" to navigate to the project's configuration page.
+
+### Step 3: Navigate to the Backend Tab
+
+1. In the project configuration page, click on the "Performance" tab located in the left menu.
+![Performance Dropdown](/assets/posts_img/performance_dropdown.png)
+2. Click on the "Backend" tab.
+![Backend Page](/assets/posts_img/backend_page.png)
+
+### Step 4: Configure K6 Test
+
+1. Click on the "Add Test" button to create a new test.
+![Add Test Button](/assets/posts_img/add_test_button.png)
+2. Select "K6" from the list of available test types.
+![Select K6 Test](/assets/posts_img/select_k6_test.png)
+3. Fill in the following fields:
+   - **Test Name**: Enter a name for your K6 test.
+   - **Test Description**: Provide a brief description of the test.
+   - **Script**: Upload your K6 script file or paste the script code directly.
+   - **Load Configuration**: Set the number of virtual users (VUs), duration, and other load parameters.
+![Configure K6 Test](/assets/posts_img/configure_k6_test.png)
+4. Click the **Save** button to save the test configuration.
+
+### Step 5: Execute K6 Test
+
+1. To execute your K6 test, click on the triangle button next to the test name.
+![Execute K6 Test](/assets/posts_img/execute_k6_test.png)
+2. You can also change your test configuration before the test run. If all parameters are correct, just click the **Run** button.
+![Test Configuration Before Run](/assets/posts_img/test_configuration_before_run.png)
+
+### Step 6: View Test Results
+
+1. The test execution status will appear in the Reports section.
+![Test Status](/assets/posts_img/test_status.png)
+2. To open test results, click on the result name.
+![Test Results Name](/assets/posts_img/test_results_name.png)
+3. In the opened page, you can view detailed test results, including metrics such as average throughput, error rate, response time, and more.
+![Test Results Details](/assets/posts_img/test_results_details.png)
+
+### Conclusion
+
+By following these steps, you can successfully configure and execute a K6 test in Carrier. This will help you to perform load testing and analyze the performance of your backend services effectively.
+
+> Note: For more detailed information on K6 scripting and advanced configurations, refer to the [K6 documentation](https://k6.io/docs/).
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+
+---
+
+### References
+
+- [Carrier Documentation](https://getcarrier.io/docs/)
+- [K6 Documentation](https://k6.io/docs/)
+
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+
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