Performance Testing with Micro Focus Loadrunner

🌟 Master Performance Testing with Micro Focus LoadRunner! 🚀

Course Headline:

Learn the concepts of Performance Testing with help of MF LoadRunner.

Course Description:

What is LoadRunner? 🔍 LoadRunner by Micro Focus is an indispensable tool for performance testing and profiling software applications under high load conditions. It enables you to simulate thousands of users interacting with your application simultaneously, recording and later analyzing the performance of key components. This powerful tool helps in identifying potential bottlenecks before they affect real users.

Introduction to LoadRunner:

LoadRunner scripts the interactions between application components or the user interface, mimicking real-world usage scenarios. These scripts are the foundation of any performance testing scenario and can be generated through recording or manually crafted for precision.

Historical Context: 🕰️ Hewlett Packard Enterprise first acquired LoadRunner as part of its purchase of Mercury Interactive in 2006. In September 2016, HPE announced the sale of its software business to Micro Focus, and by September 1st, 2017, the acquisition was finalized.

Renaming and Version Updates: 📜 On December 12th, 2019, Micro Focus rebranded the LoadRunner suite under the CalVer naming convention:

• LoadRunner Professional 2020 for individual users.
• LoadRunner Enterprise 2020 for team-based performance testing.
• LoadRunner Cloud 2020 for cloud-based, on-demand performance testing.

Core Architecture of LoadRunner:

Understanding the architecture of LoadRunner is crucial to mastering its capabilities. Here are the key components:

• Load Generator: Simulates user load according to the scripts.
• VuGen (Virtual User Generator): Crafts and modifies performance testing scripts.
• Controller: Orchestrates load tests, manages test instances, and provides real-time monitoring data.
• Agent Process: Facilitates communication between Load Generators and the Controller.
• Analysis Tool: Compiles logs into reports for a clear visualization of performance data.

Versatile Modules:

LoadRunner supports a wide array of technologies, including:

• Microsoft .NET and Java applications.
• Database servers like Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle.
• Internetworking protocols such as DNS, FTP, and LDAP.
• E-mail protocols including IMAP, MAPI, POP3 & SMTP.
• Remote client technologies including Citrix ICA and RDP.
• Can be run standalone or pooled via LoadRunner Enterprise for collaborative testing.

Cloud Integration:

LoadRunner Cloud 2020 allows for on-demand performance testing in the cloud, with support from major cloud service providers like Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute Engine (GCE). It also enables partnerships with selected HP partners for cloud-based services.

Scripting Flexibility:

LoadRunner primarily uses ANSI C for its scripts. However, it also supports Java and .Net programs. With version 12.50, JavaScript was added for Web-HTTP/HTML scripts. Moreover, scripts from other testing tools like Apache JMeter, Gatling, NUnit, and Selenium can be integrated with LoadRunner to enhance its capabilities.

Support for JMeter Tests:

Version 12.55 of LoadRunner introduced the ability to run Apache JMeter scripts directly from the Controller, enriching the performance testing landscape by allowing users to compare JMeter metrics with LoadRunner measurements. This feature is available as a beta version.

Embark on your journey to become a performance testing guru with Micro Focus LoadRunner! Dive into the world of load simulation, scripting, and cloud-based testing to ensure your applications can handle the pressure of real-world usage. 🌟

Enroll now and elevate your performance testing skills to the next level! 🚀