Variables and Linux server monitoring
Hi, I was looking for a Load Test tool, and I watched the product demo video, which looks promising. I do have a couple of questions: 1. Without the support for scripting or dat...
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Hi Kam,
Thanks for your interest in LoadComplete.
> Without the support for scripting or data variables, does it mean we can't customize the recorded scripts to use different data?
As Alexei said, LoadComplete can customize recorded traffic. Moreover, there are multiple ways to customize the traffic:
>Does the server monitoring extends to Linux servers, Apache Web Server, and WebSphere App Servers?
LoadComplete can monitor UNIX-based servers (including Linux servers) and Apache Web Server. Yet, the monitored server should be properly configured beforehand. Refer to the online Monitoring Server Metrics - Basic Concepts topic for details.
WebSphere Application Server is currently not supported.
>can it simultaneously monitor more than one server?
LoadComplete can monitor multiple servers simultaneously. The name of the monitored server is specified when adding a new server-side counter, and it may differ from the test's target server. Thus, it is possible to monitor both the web-application's server and database server.
Thanks for your interest in LoadComplete.
> Without the support for scripting or data variables, does it mean we can't customize the recorded scripts to use different data?
As Alexei said, LoadComplete can customize recorded traffic. Moreover, there are multiple ways to customize the traffic:
- with Parametrization Wizard, you can modify the recorded parameters, or specify the external data source to retrieve parameters from;
- with Data Generators, you can produce random values for the parameters;
- using Data Selectors, you can handle dynamic query string parameters during the playback.
>Does the server monitoring extends to Linux servers, Apache Web Server, and WebSphere App Servers?
LoadComplete can monitor UNIX-based servers (including Linux servers) and Apache Web Server. Yet, the monitored server should be properly configured beforehand. Refer to the online Monitoring Server Metrics - Basic Concepts topic for details.
WebSphere Application Server is currently not supported.
>can it simultaneously monitor more than one server?
LoadComplete can monitor multiple servers simultaneously. The name of the monitored server is specified when adding a new server-side counter, and it may differ from the test's target server. Thus, it is possible to monitor both the web-application's server and database server.
