This document discusses 5 ways to improve load testing. It defines load testing as subjecting systems to workloads approaching their limits to examine behavior under normal and extreme conditions. Enterprises often avoid load testing which can provide understanding of how applications will be used and help ensure software is well-tested before launch. The 5 ways to improve load testing success are: find the right load testing tool, test with network virtualization, monitor server performance, simulate real user scenarios, and generate a thorough end of test report.