Unlocking the Full Potential: 5 Reasons Why Upgrading from CyPerf CE to the Full Commercial CyPerf Version

In a world where the only constant is change, it is more difficult than ever to get proactive, actionable insights on the performance of your network devices. Having the right tools can make all the difference between a network product that is robust, high-performing, and secure and one that gets abundant complaints. While CyPerf CE offers a robust, free solution for many testing needs, upgrading to the full commercial CyPerf version can unlock a wealth of additional features and benefits that are essential for more advanced and comprehensive testing scenarios.

Here’s why making the upgrade is a smart move for testing commercial-grade network devices or even end-to-end network paths:

1. Realistic Application Traffic Generation

CyPerf CE provides a solid foundation with its stateful traffic generation and detailed metrics. However, the full commercial version of CyPerf takes this to the next level with highly realistic traffic generation capabilities. It supports a wider range of protocols and traffic types (e.g., Outlook, OneDrive, Jira, Zoom, etc.), allowing for more realistic and varied testing scenarios. This is crucial for accurately simulating real-world network conditions and ensuring that your systems can handle diverse and complex traffic patterns.

2. Advanced Cybersecurity Testing

One of the standout features of the full CyPerf version is its advanced security testing capabilities. While CyPerf CE offers basic performance and resilience testing, the commercial version includes capabilities for in-depth security assessments (e.g., exploits and malware) to characterize the security effectiveness of network security devices or end-to-end networks. This includes the ability to simulate sophisticated cyber-attacks, test the effectiveness of security measures, and identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. For users responsible for network security, this feature alone makes the upgrade worthwhile.

3. Scalability and Performance

CyPerf CE is designed to perform well on standard systems and supports throughput of up to 10 Gbps, concurrent connections of up to 64K, and connection rates up to 100K connections per second. The full commercial version is optimized for high-performance environments. It can scale to handle much larger volumes of traffic (up to terabit-level performance) and more complex testing scenarios (tens of agents into a single test), making it ideal for network vendors, large enterprises, and service providers. Whether you’re testing in a physical data center, a hybrid environment, or a multi-cloud setup, the full CyPerf version ensures that you have the power and flexibility needed to meet your performance goals.

4. Secure Remote Access Validation (SSL VPN, IPsec, ZTNA)

The full CyPerf version is a feature-packed product, with unmatched advanced features and capabilities, such as testing various secure remote access technologies:
- Emulate thousands of SSL VPN tunnels and run application and attack traffic through previously established VPN tunnels to test the scale, performance, and robustness of VPN Gateways.
- Validate the control plane performance and scalability of various form factor IPsec Gateways including VMs, public cloud instances, or even containerized devices. Extend the control plane testing with application performance and security efficacy of IPsec VPN-enabled network security solutions.
- Generate authenticated and unauthenticated application traffic and security attacks to validate zero trust network access authentication policies at scale.

5. Enhanced Reporting and Analytics

Detailed metrics are a key feature of CyPerf CE, but the full commercial version offers even more advanced reporting and analytics tools. These tools provide deeper insights into network performance, helping you to identify trends, pinpoint issues, and make data-driven decisions. With customizable reports and real-time analytics, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of your network’s behavior and performance.

6. Intuitive Web-Based User Interface

One of the key advantages of the full commercial CyPerf version is its fully-featured web-based user interface. This intuitive and easy-to-use interface simplifies the process of setting up and managing tests, making it accessible even for users who may not have extensive technical expertise. The web-based UI provides a seamless experience, allowing users to quickly configure tests, monitor performance, and analyze results from any device with internet access. The learning curve is reduced even further with pre-canned test templates already optimized for various test scenarios and needs.

7. Integration and Automation

The full CyPerf version is an API-first product, designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide range of other tools and platforms, making it easier to incorporate into your existing workflows. It supports advanced automation features, allowing you to streamline your testing processes and reduce manual effort. This is particularly valuable for DevOps and CI/CD environments, where speed and efficiency are critical.

8. Expert Support and Continuous Updates

When you upgrade to the full commercial version of CyPerf, you gain access to Keysight’s expert support team with clear in-place SLAs. This team is available to help you with any issues or questions you may have, ensuring that you can get the most out of your testing tools. Additionally, the commercial version is continuously updated with new features and improvements, ensuring that you always have access to the latest advancements in network testing technology.

Conclusion

Upgrading from CyPerf CE to the full commercial CyPerf version is a strategic decision that can provide numerous benefits for your network testing and performance validation efforts. With its comprehensive traffic generation, advanced security testing, scalability, enhanced reporting, seamless integration, expert support, long-term cost-effectiveness, and intuitive web-based UI, the full CyPerf version is a powerful tool that can help you to achieve your testing goals and ensure the reliability and security of your network.

To check the full CyPerf product capabilities, please refer to the product datasheet: Keysight CyPerf Datasheet

If you’re ready to take your network testing to the next level, consider making the upgrade to the full commercial CyPerf version. It’s an investment in the future of your network’s performance and security.

To upgrade from CyPerf CE to the full CyPerf enterprise edition, please navigate to the main CyPerf product page and ask for a quote using the dedicated button, or simply contact Keysight in your region.

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