LoadRunner is an automated load testing tool that allows you to test your application before, during and after deployment. This course is designed to give you a firm foundation in basic load testing tasks. The LoadRunner components LR Controller and LR Analysis are used to plan for an effective load test. You will create and run load test scenarios using the LR Controller. The LR Analysis component is used to analyze load test results. You will learn to interpret LoadRunner analysis graphs and achieve your load testing goals. All topics are supported by hands-on labs designed to provide you with the knowledge necessary to load test your system using LoadRunner.
Product version information: QBIT courses in Mercury products are taught using the latest available version. If you are using an earlier version please contact QBIT for advice.
Intended for: Quality assurance engineers; performance engineers; new users of LoadRunner who need to load test their applications and/or executives who be will be involved in any part of load testing
Pre-requisites: Knowledge of the Windows 2000 or Windows NT interface and environment; high-level knowledge of the Web and/or client/server environment
Skills gained
- Discuss the value of load testing
- Plan for effective load testing
- Establish load test goals
- Run load test scenarios
- Load and overload when executing scenarios
- Analyze and interpret load test results
Course content
Load Test Planning
- Define measurable goals for testing
- Gather, document and organize information before testing
LoadRunner Installation
- LoadRunner architecture
- Where to install LoadRunner components
- Identify hardware and software needed for installation
Introduction to Scenarios
- Explain elements that make a LoadRunner scenario
- Choosing between different types of scenarios
- Present the basic steps for creating a scenario
Using Run-Time Settings
- Script and Scenario Run-time settings
- Configure Run-time settings in the Controller
Scenario Execution
- Prepare for a scenario run
- Identify techniques to efficiently run a scenario
Scheduling Scenarios
- Scheduling by group and by scenario
- Prepare VuGen User (Vuser) initialization
- Configure duration scheduling, ramp up and ramp down
Performance Monitors
- Value of Performance Monitors
- Select Performance Monitors
- Add measurements to Performance Monitors
Results Analysis
- Value of root cause analysis
- Diagnose errors with LoadRunner
- Meaningful interpretation of LoadRunner graphs
Related certifications
This course will introduce you to the skills required for the Mercury CPC in LoadRunner. Candidates should also complete a course in VuGen Scripting and have at least six months experience of in-depth use of the product
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Two days