Each workload should have a README with the required instructions.
The workload README should have the following sections:
- Introduction: Introduce the workload and any background information.
- Test Case: Describe the test cases.
- Configuration: Describe the workload configuration parameters.
- Execution: Show some examples of how to run the workload.
- KPI: Describe the KPI definitions and the meanings of the values.
- Performance BKM: Describe system setup and any performance tunning tips.
- Index Info: List the workload indexing information.
- Validation Notes: This section is auto-inserted by the validation team. New workload should remove this section.
- See Also: Add any workload-related references.
The dummy workload README for reference.
It is recommended to include (but not limited to) the following information in the Performance BKM section:
- The minimum system setup (and the corresponding testcase).
- The recommended system setup (and the corresponding test case).
- Workload parameter tuning guidelines.
- Links to any performance report(s).