OK Let's try this again. Thanks to all of you for your replies. Lot's of good pointers and items I had already considered. Since my replies don't seem to be staying with the right subthread, I figured I would write this one.

• Netsaint sounds good, and may get me up and running quickly
• I would still like to write something using LWP or HTTP::WebTest
• I appreciate all of the tips, even the contradictory ones. I recognize that is how the real world works and that your providing these tips is a dangerous thing to do, since you don't know my apps or environment.

To all who replied, thanks. If I end up building something, I'll post it so you can "rip it to shreds" :> -Rich

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