Overview of LoadRunner
- Participants will be able to identify information that needs to be gathered for load testing and also identify the components of LoadRunner
- Participants will also be able to apply the workflow recommended for creating a basic LoadRunner scenario
- Assign scripts, run-time settings, performance monitors and load generators to a LoadRunner scenario based on your load testing goals
- Do load test your application by running a scenario
Duration
2 Days
Prerequisite for LoadRunner
Participants must have Working knowledge of Windows, Web sites and browsers & Client/server environment.
Course Outline for LoadRunner
Introduction
- Explain the need for load testing
- Describe various types of performance test objectives
- Identify the steps of the LoadRunner methodology
- Define the term scenario in the context of LoadRunner
- Identify strategies for creating effective scenarios
Planning an Effective Scenario
- Define measurable goals for your load test
- Gather preliminary information before load testing your system
- Organize system information effectively
- Use gathered information to plan load tests
Installation
- Describe the LoadRunner architecture
- Determine where to install LoadRunner components
- Identify hardware and software needed for installation
Introduction to Scenarios
- Explain the elements of a LoadRunner scenario
- Present the basic steps for creating a scenario
Using Runtime Settings
- Explain the difference between the Script and Scenario Run-time settings
- Configure Run-time settings based on load testing goals
Scenario Execution
- Prepare for a scenario run
- Identify techniques for running a scenario efficiently
Scheduling Scenarios
- Explain Scheduling by Scenario and by Group
- Configure Scenario Start Time
- Explain Real-life Schedule and Run until Complete Schedule
- Manage Schedules through the Actions grid
- Manage Schedules through the Scenario Interactive Graph
Defining Service Level Agreements
- Define a Service Level Agreement
- Goal Measured Per Time Interval
- Goal Measured Over the Whole Run
Performance Monitors
- Explain the value of performance monitors
- Select performance monitors to achieve load test goals
- Add measurements for performance-based goals
Analysis
- Explain the value of analysing results
- Work with the graphs to display data