Monitor Types

Get a guide and examples of the various job types offered by Bitping.

Job Types

API Test (HTTP Verbs)

Explanation

A HTTP Verbs test is a job of sending a request to a remote computer to verify that a given HTTP request is being properly handled. This request can be a GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and HEAD or other HTTP verbs. The result of the test will indicate whether the request is being handled correctly or not.

Why is it useful?

This type of test can be used to check the functionality of a web application or to troubleshoot network issues. Bitping API tests are conducted on a variety of real user devices, operating systems and internet service providers, ensuring accuracy in reflecting actual internet conditions.

DNS Resolution

Explanation

A DNS resolution test measures the Domain Name System (DNS) resolution time. This test will measure the time it takes for a DNS query to be answered and the response received.

Why is it useful?

This test can be used to identify areas of improvement in the DNS resolution time or to diagnose network issues. Bitping DNS Resolution tests are conducted on a variety of real user devices, operating systems and internet service providers, ensuring accuracy in reflecting actual internet conditions.

Live Stream

Explanation

A live stream test measures the streaming quality of a video or audio stream. This test will measure the buffering time, video quality, audio quality and any other performance metrics associated with the stream.

Why is it useful?

This test can be used to identify areas of improvement in the performance of a streaming service or to diagnose network issues. Bitping live stream tests are conducted on a variety of real user devices, operating systems and internet service providers, ensuring accuracy in reflecting actual internet conditions.

Performance

Explanation

A performance (load) test is used to measure the response time, throughput, and other performance metrics of a web application.

Why is it useful?

This test can identify potential bottlenecks in the system and to troubleshoot network issues. Bitping performance tests are conducted on a variety of real user devices, operating systems and internet service providers, ensuring accuracy in reflecting actual internet conditions.

Ping

Explanation

A ping network job is a job of sending a signal to a remote computer to check if it is connected to a network. The signal is usually a packet of data sent to the computer, which then responds with a packet of data back to the sender. This response is used to measure the time it takes for the packet to reach the target computer and then come back, which is known as the ping time (measured in milliseconds).

Why is it useful?

This ping time can be used to measure the performance of the network connection and can be used to diagnose network problems. Bitping ping tests are conducted on a variety of real user devices, operating systems and internet service providers, ensuring accuracy in reflecting actual internet conditions.

UX Testing

Explanation

An automated UX/UI test measures the performance and usability of a web application. This test will measure the responsiveness and accuracy of user inputs, page loading times, and any other user experience metrics associated with the application.

Why is it useful?

This test can be used to identify areas of improvement in the user experience of a web application or to diagnose network issues. Bitping UX/UI Tests are conducted on a variety of real user devices, operating systems and internet service providers, ensuring accuracy in reflecting actual internet conditions.