Testing Process

In this document, I outline exactly how I evaluate servers before adding them to iperfserverlist.net and github.com/R0GGER/public-iperf3-servers and how I continuously monitor them.

Server Acceptance Criteria

Before a server is added to the public list, it must pass a comprehensive testing process:

Initial Testing Phase
- ✓ Successful ping test (10s timeout)
- ✓ Port accessibility verification
- ✓ iPerf3 performance test
Monitoring Period
- 30-day observation period
- Minimum 90% uptime requirement
- Consistent performance across all tests

More information and test results at test.iperf3serverlist.net

Continuous Monitoring

All listed servers undergo:

Weekly automated testing (Every Sunday, 02:00 AM +1 GMT)
15-minute interval uptime checks
Full performance testing suite

Removal Criteria

In my commitment to maintaining a reliable server list, I remove servers that:

Drop below 90% uptime in a 30-day period
Fail consecutive automated tests
Show persistent connectivity issues
Port accessibility problems
Display significant performance degradation

If you have questions about my testing process, ideas or other feedback:

Open an issue in this repository, github.com/R0GGER/public-iperf3-servers/issues

Test Environment

I perform all tests from my dedicated testing environment:

VPS running Debian 12
4 CPU cores (2 dedicated, 2 fair-shared)
16 GB DDR4 RAM
10GB/s network connectivity
Location: Amsterdam, NL (HostHatch)

Thank you

Thank you Censys for providing me Research Access.

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