# How to build a workload model Here are some general steps to follow when building a workload model for [[Performance Testing]] or [[Load Testing]]. - [[Revise your application's historical analytics]] - [[Identify key transactions to test]] - [[Determine the expected load distribution]] - [[Determine the expected load profile]] - [[Explore different channels used to generate load]] - [[Examine the effect of network speeds on load]] - [[Check where your users are located]] ## See also - [[Load Profile]] - [[Workload Modeling]] - [[Workload Modeling - Preparing for Large Events Like the Melbourne Cup]]