Sunday, December 23, 2012

Whats new in HP Loadrunner 11.50

HP Loadrunner 11.50 Release Date : 5th June 2012

 Whats new in Loadrunner 11.50:

Usability
− Modern and intuitive look and feel, flexible panes and layouts.
− The improved editor is now context-sensitive, supports code completion and provides enhanced coloring and formatting. It also supports editing features such as highlighting, intelli-type,watchlist, copy/paste, color coding, etc.
 − A true C language debugger has been added.
 − The Solution Explorer makes it easier to group multiple scripts,access script items and perform script related operations (e.g. comparison).
 − New capabilities to search and replace in log and snapshots.
 − Step Navigator replaces tree view for single view of the script with easy filtering and search.
− A persistent frameworks helps maintain a custom look-and-feel for the script developer.
− Context sensitive help provides needed assistance for the application element that is being used at the time, at the touch of a button (F1).

New correlation studio

 − New APIs for locating parameters based on XPath and Regular Expressions.
 − The new Correlation Studio interface and new APIs makes scripting easier, faster and more intuitive.

New protocols

• Mobile protocols
• HP Ajax TruClient for Internet Explorer (IE 9)
• Enhancements on HP TruClient for Firefox
• Web Protocol Asynchronous Support
• Web Services enhancements


Enhanced analysis
A set of enhancements were added in the analysis, such as:
• New RTMP (Real Time Messaging Protocol) Flex Graphics
• TruClient Breakdown graphs
• Allow to apply granularity to many graphs
• Global option of Absolute/Relative time on graphs




Integration with HP Service Virtualization Integrate with HP Service Virtualization, and use simulated services to facilitate load testing business processes that contain services that are not readily available or too costly.
HP VUGen for Business
Process Monitoring For customers that leverage scripts from VUGen to HP Business Service Management (BSM), it is required to record Business Process Monitoring (BPM) scripts using VUGen. The following enhancements were added on Business Process Monitoring:

Scripts parameterization

Supports script parameterization from within BSM script repository to reduce script maintenance overhead.

Easy script upload

Multiple scripts can now be uploaded into an existing folder in the Script Repository using drag-and-drop functionality.

A new set of supported environments
• Windows Server ® 2008 R2 SP1
• Windows ® 7 SP1 (32 and 64 bit)
• Internet Explorer®9
• Languages supported: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian*, Russian*,
Dutch, S-Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese*, Korean*










Tuesday, November 8, 2011

LoadRunner Certification v11 - Practice Questions

LoadRunner Certification v11-Sample Questions Download - CLICKHERE

LoadRunner Certification v11 - Exam HP0-M48: HP LoadRunner 11.x Software



Which statement is true about the availability of VuGen? 
A. VuGen is only included when performing a full installation. 
B. An extra license is required to obtain VuGen. 
C. VuGen is available in a full installation, but is only activated if QuickTest Professional is also installed. 
D. VuGen is available in a full installation and as a standalone installation. 

Answer:D

Which features are provided by WAN Emulation? (Select two.) 
A. simulate network latency between Load Generators and tested machines 
B. measure network bandwidth utilization of HP LoadRunner hosts during tests 
C. measure response time of a transaction during performance tests 
D. define maximum bandwidth of a Load Generator 
E. monitor uptime of a Load Generator 

Answer:AD

During a test run, why is it important to insert Run-time Monitors on Controller and Load Generator machines? 
A. to verify that Vuser ramp and Load Generator CPU usage are approximately the same 
B. to verify that your test architecture is properly isolated from external disturbance 
C. to ensure that test architecture performance is not lower than that of the architecture under test 
D. to ensure that your test architecture can generate the desired load without itself becoming a bottleneck 

Answer:D

Which goal is an example of a measurable goal? 
A. the number of iterations defined in the Run-time Settings (RTS) 
B. the identification of the name of the application server 
C. the expected transaction response time 
D. the number of Load Generators to be used 

Answer:C

Which goal is an example of a high level goal? 
A. Error rate may not be higher than 10% of all transactions. 
B. Update transaction must work in peak time. 
C. 500 users must be able to log in at the same time. 
D. The Search transaction may not take longer than 3 seconds. 

Answer:B

Which default port is used for the communication between MI_Listener and Monitoring Agent? 
A. 443 
B. 1521 
C. 8080 
D. 50500 

Answer:A

Which HP LoadRunner application or component is used to upload the license? 
A. Controller 
B. Analysis 
C. Virtual User Generator 
D. Launcher 

Answer:D

Which tool is used to manage and maintain a scenario? 
A. VuGen 
B. Analysis 
C. Controller 
D. Load Generator r Generator 
D. Launcher 

Answer:D

The HP LoadRunner Controller can be connected and configured to collect monitoring data from which product? 
A. BPM 
B. SiteScope 
C. Asset Manager 
D. PPM 

Answer:A

Why is it important to know how the application under test is being used? 
A. to determine if an automated test is possible 
B. to define the sizing of the application server 
C. to define the number of load tests according to the usage 
D. to test real-world conditions as closely as possible 

Answer:D


HP0-M49: HP Virtual User Generator 11.x Software


Where should you add a web_reg_save_param function to a script? 
A. in the global.h section 
B. before the step that contains the dynamic value 
C. before the step that generates a response from the server containing the value 
D. at the beginning of the action section that contains the dynamic value 

Answer:C

When is correlation used? 
A. when a recorded script includes a dynamic value (such as a session ID) and cannot replay 
B. when you want to take a value and turn it into a variable in order to make your script more realistic 
C. when you want to input different users' credentials in your script 
D. when you want to check the presence of a string in a response to validate script results 

Answer:A

What is the best way to compare two versions of a script? 
A. You open a second instance of VuGen and do a line-by-line comparison. 
B. You click on Tools > Compare with Script ... 
C. You use the test result to compare the scripts. 
D. You verify the output.txt of both scripts. 

Answer:B

Which default actions are provided by VuGen? (Select three.) 
A. vuser_init 
B. vuser_run 
C. vuser_pause 
D. action 
E. vuser_pass 
F. vuser_end 
G. vuser_pending 

Answer:A,D,F

What is the best way to use an action from an existing script in a new script? 
A. You record the action again in the new script. 
B. You copy the code from the existing script action to the new script. 
C. You run both Vusers in the scenario with only the relevant actions listed. 
D. You import the action into a script directly from the pre-existing script. 

Answer:D

Percentage weighting for blocks in Run Logic on Run-time Settings exists for which blocks? 
A. only blocks running in sequential 
B. only blocks running in random 
C. blocks running in random or sequential 
D. blocks running unique 

Answer:B

Consider a business process with login, business logic and logout. Login and logout need to be iterated only once while business logic will be iterated many times. What is the correct way to record in terms of actions in the script? 
A. record the entire business process in action 
B. record the entire business process in vuser_init 
C. record login logic in vuser_init, business logic in action, logout logic in vuser_end 
D. record the entire business process in vuser_end 

Answer:C

A customer uses Adobe BlazeDS Server for their web browser to server communications with a Flash Client. Which protocol should be used in VuGen to test this application? 
A. HTML 
B. Click-n-Script 
C. AMF 
D. TruClient 
E. SOA 

Answer:C

In HTML-based and URL-based recording modes, user steps are recorded at different layers. They differ in the layer where the user steps are recorded. Why is the HTML recording name also named as "context sensitive"? 
A. because every UI object is recognized in the context of the page/window to which it belongs 
B. because the browser cache stores a copy of the page, in the context of which user actions are performed 
C. because the playback engine cache stores a copy of the page, in the context of which user actions are performed 
D. because context sensitive help suggestions are available in HTML mode only 

Answer:C

LoadRunner Certification v11 Details

Old : LoadRunner v9 Certification 
New: LoadRunner v11 Certification.


The candidate for this certification must complete 2 core requirement exams.
1.HP0-M48: HP LoadRunner 11.x Software 
2.HP0-M49: HP Virtual User Generator 11.x Software

1.HP0-M48: HP LoadRunner 11.x Software (Syllabus)


  • Number of items: 67
  • Item types: multiple choice and drag-and-drop
  • Exam time: 105 minutes
  • Passing score: 72%




























2.HP0-M49: HP Virtual User Generator 11.x Software (Syllabus)
  • Number of items: 63
  • Item types: multiple choice and drag-and-drop
  • Exam time: 105 minutes
  • Passing score: 74%





















Saturday, September 11, 2010

Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) - Loadtesting Tutorial Links


 Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Web Testing - Video
Visual Studio Team System includes a newly designed load test tool. Formerly code-named "Ocracoke," this new tool provides many exciting features you can use for performance and stress testing your Web sites, Web services, and other server components. And, combined with its handy reporting capabilities, the load test tool provides some powerful options for sharing and managing test results.


The load test tool executes performance test runs and can be configured to log data into a central SQL database. After each test run, you can view collected test data, such as performance counter values, test error messages, and the test execution load, and then analyze the test data from within the Visual Studio®
http://www.asp.net/visual-studio-team-system/videos/introduction-to-load-testing-web-applications-with-team-system

Introducing Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System Web Testing
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms364077(VS.80).aspx#vs05tmsyswebsys_topic2
http://www.helloitsliam.com/archive/2008/03/10/moss2007-testing-using-visual-studio-team-system-2008.aspx


About Data Binding in Web Tests :
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms243182.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/andyphilpotts/default.aspx


Web and Load Testing with Visual Studio Team System
http://blogs.msdn.com/amit_chatterjee/archive/2009/01/29/web-and-load-testing-with-visual-studio-team-system.aspx


Auto extraction bug and some enhancement requests
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en/vstswebtest/thread/b0838776-e261-4c49-887f-e05019441ad0


VSTS 2010 Load Test Feature: Saving Test Logs
How is the user load adjusted for a load test with a goal based load pattern?
Hot fix available for think time bug introduced in VSTS 2008 SP1
http://blogs.msdn.com/billbar/archive/2009/06/09/vsts-2010-load-test-feature-saving-test-logs.aspx


Load Test Execution/Post Run UI Enhancements
http://blogs.msdn.com/slumley/pages/load-test-execution-post-run-ui-enhancements.aspx


Data Driven Testing with Visual Studio Team Suite
http://www.developer.com/net/net/article.php/11087_3633566_2/Data-Driven-Testing-with-Visual-Studio-Team-Suite.htm


VSTS 2010 Feature: File Upload record/playback just works
VSTS 2010 Feature: View Recording Log in Web Test Playback Window
Add Excel 2007 Spreadsheet as a Data Source
Orcas Feature: Expected HTTP Status Code
http://blogs.msdn.com/yutong/

New Web and Load Test Features in Beta2
http://blogs.msdn.com/edglas/


Email Reporter: VSTS 2008 Load Test Plug-in
http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/erep


Custom Extraction Rule to extract form fields by index in VSTS
http://blogs.msdn.com/joshch/archive/2005/11/17/494164.aspx

Creating a Stand-Alone Network Emulator using VS2010 – Beta 1 Release
http://blogs.msdn.com/lkruger/


VSTS 2010 Load Test Feature – Multiple Load test Plug-ins
http://blogs.msdn.com/mtaute/


Understanding the Visual Studio Load Agent Controller
http://blogs.msdn.com/vstsloadtestblog/articles/527597.aspx


Top 10 Favorite Performance Counters in Web Site Load Testing Using VSTS 2008
http://geekswithblogs.net/joycsharp/archive/2009/02/19/top-10-favorite-performance-counters-in-web-site-load-testing.aspx


Understanding VSTS Load Test Counters: Requests, Pages and Tests
http://weblogs.asp.net/ashraful/archive/2009/02/18/understanding-vsts-load-test-counters-requests-pages-and-tests.aspx


Web Services Testing IN vsts
http://blogs.msdn.com/vstsloadtestblog/archive/2006/09/22/765608.aspx



Hi readers ... please post informaion about VSTS if you know..... to testingblog4u@gmail.com
Thank you  :)


Related Link(s):

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Monday, August 30, 2010

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Performance Analysis for Java Websites

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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Loadrunner Video Tutorials

Hi friends,

Recently I have gone through very good Blogs/sites on performance testing on loadrunner.
In those I found very good information. In my blog I want to share those good articles for my blog readers. J


Here I am giving some video tutorials list that I have found….
These video tutorials are very useful and informative to people who are in starting level in loadruuner performance testing.



Tutorial 4 - Vuser Part 1
Tutorial 5 - Vuser Part 2
Tutorial 6 - Vuser Part 3
Tutorial 7 - Transactions
Tutorial 8 - Playback
Tutorial 9 - Correlation Part 1
Tutorial 10 - Correlation Part 2
Tutorial 11 - Correlation Part 3
Tutorial 12 - Correlation Part 4
Tutorial 13 - Parameterization
Tutorial 14 - Verification Checkpoints
Tutorial 15- Controller
Tutorial 16 - Analyzer
In next post I will provide some of good sites on… Performance concepts, performance tool information, performance certification information and performance monitoring and analysis.


Keep visiting      www.testingtips4u.blogspot.com


Share your knowledge to the people who are in testing world…. J


Please post your comments to testingblog4u@gmail.com



Post your articles/Information on Performance testing to testingblog4u@gmail.com I will publish in my blog….. www.testingtips4u.blogspot.com... Thanks… :)


Performance Testing News:

Loadrunner v12:
- Targeting an April 2012 Development release. Not sure when it will be available for public.
- Customers can participate in the beta program after legal procedures are completed.
- Availability of LR Mobile protocol. Performance testing for mobile (both web browser based as well as native mobile device) – Supports HP Palm Pre, iPhone (3GS, 4), Android, Blackberry phones and many other actual mobile devices.
- Support for Windows7, TruClient IE9.
- VUGen will be completely redesigned and new IDE (called Sharp Develop) will be built.

Performance Testing,Monitoing & Analysis Useful Documents

Download Performance Testing,Monitoing & Analysis Useful Documents


Loadrunner

Design scenario - Download

Record & Replay Issues with VUGen - Download

LR8.1 Protocol Footprint - Download

Monitoring & Analysis

HP Performance monitoring best practice - Download

Others

Load test plan - Download