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Why we get failed to connect server error in loadrunner controller
I have scripted an application which is AJAX with LR v9.0,the script was working fine but while running test in the controller it is throwing connection timed out error and failed in server connection error. Can anyone help?
dadwalm
- May 24th, 2010
Tell your dev team/ support team to look into the logs for any exceptions.Oftenly, the system is unable to handle the load and the throws timeout.Other problem could be some mis-congiguration on your ...
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How can data caching have a negative effect on load testing results?
dadwalm
- May 24th, 2010
When a query runs for the fist time, the system fetches the data from the DB and then stores on cache for later transactions.When the cache is turned ON, for any subsequent requests, the data will be ...
binuhill
- May 19th, 2008
Negative effect will occur because if the cache files get incresed the outpu/result got from LR wont be correct. usuallly its highly recommended to clear cache file before load testing
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Establish a Baseline
How do you establish and use a baseline when load testing voice calls?
kurtz182
- Nov 28th, 2009
To establish a baseline during voice load testing, do the following:1) Create a stable test environment that mimics production.2) Exercise a tool that places numerous simultaneous calls in this n...
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Web Transactions for Load Testing
What criteria would you use to select Web transactions for load testing?
kurtz182
- Nov 28th, 2009
I would consider the following criteria for both normal and performance-critical scenarios:1) Response time: amount of time pages are to be displayed; amount of time transactions are to be submi...
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Virtual User Script Multiple Actions
What are the benefits of creating multiple actions within any virtual user script?
patu_ctc
- Nov 18th, 2009
It all depend on you, for example you are creating few orders and you need to book that order and for this requirement you are using two different scripts.Instead of doing this you can simulate both t...
russp
- May 12th, 2009
In relation to the effort required to maintain a script in terms of programming overhead, fewer scripts = less work. However multiple actions within a single script can reduce its portability.&n...
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Error - Insufficient records while executing transaction mix
I am doing load testing on siebel application. I am getting error saying insufficient records despite maximum records kept in the parameter file. I tried the suggestions given by HP saying delete unnecessary files like .idx and delete unnecessary files kept in c:windows... but this doesn't help. Earlier when we started the execution for 1500 users it failed after 50 users giving the above mentioned...
surib4u1985
- Jun 8th, 2009
If you have option enabled like allocate X no.of records per user at the bottom of <pramater list> window, then you will get this error if you dont have sufficient number of records in your inpu...
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Load Testing Vugen Script!
Folks,I have one simple question for you, would really appreciate your help.I need to create two scripts. In first one I would enter information and submit the form which creates a PDF document. ...In second script I go to the page where the reports are and open the particular document which I created and delete it. I know the preparing script but how to pick up the particular which I created. It'...
maheshsomaraj
- May 21st, 2009
Hi Piyush,Everytime you create an item (like PDF, text ), application would allocate an unique ID to this item. This unique ID is always available in the response in the first request where you create...
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How to test the performance of a Flash application?
Anyone knows a tool for testing the performance of a flash application
russp
- May 12th, 2009
This question is applicable to any web application that has components that are processed on the user's browser. (i.e., flash, ajax, applets...) The user's response time is a combi...
kanthrajgowda
- May 23rd, 2008
Flash has client side processing. If you can integrate winrunner/QTP scripts into load runner using GUI license you can measure the response time end to end. Using HTTP protocaol, ine can ony measure the server side response times.Kanthraj.9212264980.
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Data Caching
How can data caching have a negative effect on load testing results?
russp
- May 12th, 2009
If the browser (or emulated browser/virtual user) doesn't acutally go get the data, then the test is not actually putting a load on the server. In a real-world test - if you are looking to s...
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Parameterize Text Verification Checks
In what situation would you want to parameterize a text verification check?
russp
- May 12th, 2009
One situation where you would want to parametize a text verification check would be when you are performing a login and you are using the "Welcome UserX" text to validate that a login succee...
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Load Testing Parameterization
What are the reasons why parameterization is necessary when load testing the Web server and the database server?
russp
- May 12th, 2009
I can give a few situations when parameterization may be necessary when load testing a Web server and database server. They are; when it is desired to simulate real-world conditions with a...
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Virtual User Script
What usually indicates that your virtual user script has dynamic data that is dependent on you parameterized fields?
russp
- May 12th, 2009
The script will fail entirely if run repeatedly. The run-time log shows that actions were not able to be accomplished. (login, data retrieval) I've run a test where I thoug...
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Time out error
Hi ,While runnig a load test using Ajax ( Click and Script ) protocol in Loadrunner 9.0 versioni got the following errors in the controller.Could any one please tell us the reason for the errors ASAPThose are :-Failed to connect to server to the Agent machines. Connection timed out.-Resolve/connect failed for the following proxies specified in the automatic configuration script: "DIRECT."
vinaytesting
- May 2nd, 2009
If server is not able to respond in the specific time frame and session id is present, then this error occurs.
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What is the criteria for deciding whether a web application needs to be load tested or not, before deploying it in production?
psrvasanthi
- Jul 10th, 2008
Generally first thing need to do test for any kind of application involves four factors :1.configuration 2.functionality 3.performance and 4.security.... (or)For load or performance testing, based on the no. of users and the http respponse. of the application....
subhashini
- Nov 21st, 2007
Generally Load Testing is done for web based applications, where the number of users are more... for eg: websites like ICICI etc need load testing to be done prior deployment.
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Load and performance test
What is difference between load test and performance test can u explain brief?
psrvasanthi
- Jul 10th, 2008
Load testing:testing the application w.r.t no. of users and checking the response time. performance testing:increasing the no. of users beyond the limit hitting the same request and checking for the response time.
rashmi_dongre
- Jun 19th, 2008
Hi, I am Rashmi here . Testing the stability and response time of an application by applying different loads is nothing but performace testing . (Here load means number of users or a...
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What is the difference between the concurrent users and simultaneous user with respect to load runner.
kanthrajgowda
- May 23rd, 2008
There is a big difference between simultaneous and concurrent users in load testing world. Simultaneous users: Lets say that users are logging into application, send a mail and logout. In this process...
Ashish Gharde
- Mar 1st, 2007
Simultaneous users have active connections to the same Web site, whereas concurrent users hit the site at exactly the same moment. Concurrent access is likely to occur at infrequent intervals. Your si...
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Consider A scenario where CPU is exhausted, physical RAM has shown release, but no return, and is almost depleted. At this point, what could potentially be wrong with the application.
kanthrajgowda
- May 23rd, 2008
As replied above it could be a case of memory leak. You may confirm memory leak be looking at your app server logs for errors like OurOfMemoryexceptions. Other possible reason could be you RAM may not have neough space..try increasing the RAM size...
ranganath_m
- Sep 25th, 2007
As you have mentioned that, RAM has shown relaese and is almost depleted, i suspect there is memory leak in the application. Because of that only CPU exhausted( i mean Application crashed). So, There ...
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What criteria would you use to select Web transactions for load testing?
kanthrajgowda
- May 23rd, 2008
Good idea is to get the business profile from the business analyst. Business profile desribes what are the transactions required and number of users doing the particular transaction over a period of time.Thanks, Kanthraj.9212264980
Tanmay Bhide
- Sep 25th, 2007
The criteria can be of two types: Functional based or Technical based.Functional based criteria implies 1. Business priority2. Volume of transactions /day, /hourTechnical based criteria implies1. Complexity of Code2. Search based screens3. Read/Write scenarios
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