How a lower configuration server increased the uncertainty  for an assessment program of 8,000 test takers

How a lower configuration server increased the uncertainty for an assessment program of 8,000 test takers

 

Challenges

  • The client opted for a cost reduction strategy and selected a basic server configuration to host its assessment platform for mass-testing
  • Managing uncertainty of server performance when working on a lower configuration server

 Solution

  • Manage server performance through load balancing
  • Scale-back testing so that server capability can cope with volume

 Approach

  • Work with the client to extend the testing dates and reduce the load on the server
  • Block IPs that were responsible for DDOS attacks
  • Leveraging HireLabs’ customer support desk to provide further assistance to test takers

 Outcome

  • Since the Talent Assessment Platform is now an integral part of the organization, a higher configuration server is now being commissioned
  • The new server will have managed backup services
  • The new server will have managed load balancing to address issues related to testing

 

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