kStress

kStress is a implementation of Locust to test Kaltura's eCDN KES nodes.

Note:

This code is not created nor supported by Kaltura.

Features:

Test multiple entries at the same time (VOD and LIVE)
LIVE: mimic player behaviour when pulling new segments
Easy configuration
Locust will hit a KES based on the eCDN delivery rules, as normal user would do
- Parent-child supported
- "API gateway" not yet supported

Requirements:

Locust
Kaltura's Python client library
A Kaltura eCDN license and at least one installed KES node

How to use (single server):

Install Locust
Install Kaltura's Python client library
Clone this code
Rename config.py.template to config.py and edit as needed (PID, secret, entries)
Run Locust, specifying the file:
```
$ locust -f kstress.py 
```
Connect to Locust WebUI (ex: http://127.0.0.1:8089) and start stressing!

How to use (multi server):

On all servers:
- Install Locust
- Install Kaltura's Python client library
- Clone this code
- Rename config.py.template to config.py and edit as needed (PID, secret, entries)
On master server:
- Run Locust, specifying the file and master:
```
$ locust -f kstress.py --master
```

On slave servers:

Run Locust, specifying the file and master:

$ locust -f kstress.py --master-host={IP_OF_THE_MASTER_SERVER}

Connect to Locust WebUI on master (ex: http://127.0.0.1:8089) and start stressing!

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