Anthony, Should load testing questions be directed off-list? Or perhaps by consultancy? It seems that there are certainly some valid cases for doing it, eg to ensure that your site is not vulnerable to a dDOS and is resourced correctly. I can fully understand not wanting to discuss too deeply or go into numbers on a public searchable list with identifiable posters, but I worry if the subject is considered completely taboo. Cheers Alex -- This message is intended only for the addressee and may contain confidential information. Unless you are that person, you may not disclose its contents or use it in any way and are requested to delete the message along with any attachments and notify us immediately. "Transact" is operated by Integrated Financial Arrangements plc Domain House, 5-7 Singer Street, London EC2A 4BQ Tel: (020) 7608 4900 Fax: (020) 7608 5300 (Registered office: as above; Registered in England and Wales under number: 3727592) Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (entered on the FSA Register; number: 190856)