Measuring Cloud Network Performance with PerfKit Benchmarker

This technical report details the use of PerfKit Benchmarker (PKB) for measuring network performance across various cloud providers. It outlines the importance of benchmarking network performance before deploying virtual infrastructure in cloud environments. The report describes the architecture of PKB, which automates the benchmarking process, including configuration, provisioning, execution, teardown, and publishing of test results. It provides examples of how to run benchmarks using PKB, including basic commands and configuration files for different scenarios. The document also discusses various types of network benchmarks, such as intra-zone, inter-zone, and inter-region tests, and highlights specific configurations for measuring latency, throughput, and packets per second. The report serves as a guide for cloud adopters seeking to conduct their own benchmarking to ensure their cloud provider meets their performance requirements.