You are responsible for planning the non-functional testing for a new product.

When purchasing a simulator for performance testing, considerations should include:

Time to test the tool – How long it will take to validate the simulator itself.

Cost of hiring specialists – The financial aspect of requiring specialized knowledge to operate or customize the simulator.

Method and time to upgrade and retest the tool as the software changes – How the simulator can be kept up-to-date with the software it is meant to simulate and the effort involved in retesting it after updates.

These points focus on practical and economic aspects of using a simulator in testing environments.