LoadRunner 9.5 & PerformanceCenter 9.

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FAQ & Course details
Why LoadRunner?

#1 in Performance testing tools and has 68% market share in the load testing market in the world High pay compared to manual and other tools Easy to get a job because of less competion in the job market Full time job oppertunities
LoadRunner is tough to learn?

YES

It is tough if you want to learn on your own, without knowing real time scenarios It is tough if the faculty does not have real time experience and teaches in 2 days It is tough if you dont have computer basics

NO

Not at all, and it is like other testing tools All you need is Basic computer knowledge with hard working & confident approach Easy when you learn every concept with real time demo

What is the difference between LoadRunner and Performance Center?

LoadRunner: It is normally called LoadRunner classic. LR Classic works on Client/Server technology. Performance Center: This works on web based architecture.Most of the big companies are using this web based tool for their Enterprise testing architectures.
What about LoadRunner Job opportunities?

Most of the companies have included Performance testing in their applications Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to maintain their software development standards As stated above there are very less skilled professionals available in the job market, obviously maintaining less competition Since the billing rate per hour is high, most of the positions would be contract to hire or Full time If you are willing to relocate any where in USA, then it is very very easy to get a LR project

What about Performance center Job opportunities?

Performance center is advance version of Loadrunner. You might have seen some requirements are specifically asking for PerformanceCenter. There are very less professionals available with Performance Center skillset. You will have better chances of getting selected if you have LoadRunner and PerformanceCenter.

What are the pre-requisites to attend LoadRunner training?

Good Communication skills Concepts of operating system, Internet and different applications domain knowledge. Trouble shooting skills Willing to read and work 2 to 3 hours a day on home work exercises

What are the highlights of this Training and Placements?

Opportunities to enable the candidate to acquire the skills needed to do the job in the workplace. Regular Assessments: Weekly quiz / self-evaluation tests, mid-term and final exit exam The instructions are conducted by industry experts in an environment that provides access to technical resources equivalent to those found in the actual work environment Support candidate in resume preparation, interview preparation and self-evaluation test Mock-interviews with our senior consultants or SMEs from real time 100% Placement assistance

LoadRunner 9.5

PerformanceCenter 9.5
As Performance Center User

I. Planning an Effective Load Test

I. Centralized load testing with Performance Center

Define measurable goals for testing Gather information before testing Document and organize system information
II. LoadRunner Installation

Over view of PC 9.5 Performance Center architecture Performance Center communication

II. Accessing user site

LoadRunner architecture Where to install LoadRunner components Identify hardware and software needed for installation
III. Introduction to Scenarios

Performance center Privileges and roles Viewing project data

III. Creating and configuring load test

Explain elements that make a LoadRunner scenario Identify different types of scenarios How to choose the scenario Present the basic steps for creating a scenario
IV. Using Run-Time Settings

Uploading scripts View/Modify existing scripts Configuring general settings

IV. Scheduling test runs

Script and Scenario Run-time settings Configure Run-time settings in the Controller
V. Scenario Execution V.

Reserving time slots Selecting Load Generators (Hosts) Adding monitor profiles Viewing graph data at run time Reading output at run time Isolating top transaction responses Best practices

Using project Dashboard

Prepare for a scenario run

Viewing Transaction tables

 Identify techniques to efficiently run a scenario

VI. Scheduling Scenarios

Populating the project dashboard Configuring the load criteria Publishing analysis

As Performance Center Admin

Scheduling by group and by scenario Prepare VuGen User (Vuser) initialization Configure duration scheduling Configure scenario ramp up and ramp down
VI. PC Administration over view

VII. Performance Monitors

Value of Performance Monitors Select Performance Monitors Add measurements to Performance Monitors
VIII. Results Analysis

VII.

Administration scope Administration site map Host management Performance center team members
Creating and Managing Projects

Value of root cause analysis Diagnose errors with LoadRunner Meaningful interpretation of LoadRunner graphs
IX. Introduction

Administration scope Administration site map Creating Host pools Adding project and managing resources

VIII. Privilege levels and users

What is VuGen? How does VuGen record? Navigating the workflow and tasks in VuGen. Introduction to Tree View Accessing online help files
X. Recording

Understanding privilege management Configuring access lists Best practices for Managing user accounts
IX. Troubleshooting

Errors/Even logs Best practices

Structure the script based on planning Use VuGen to record a script for Web environment Discuss recording options: Describe HTML and URL recording levels When to use HTML and/or URL recording levels
XI. Replay

Replay the basic script

XII. Transactions

Introduction to Transactions Add Transactions to measure response times (After recording and while recording)
XIII. Parameters

 Solve playback problems by parameterizing the script

XIV. Auto Correlation After Recording

Correlate dynamic values found by using Scan for Correlation link

XV. Checkpoints

Identify visual cues to check for during load testing Add Text Checkpoints during and after recording
XVI. Actions

Introduction to Actions Create multiple actions in a script

XVII. Intro to Script View

Differentiate Tree and Script View Basic C in VuGen Scripts Employ C statements, variables and functions Apply debugging techniques in VuGen (breakpoints and step)
XVIII. Advanced Scripting Techniques

Recognize Protocol Specific Functions Send customized output messages Add error handling and business logic to the script
XIX. Manual Correlation

Distinguish between available correlation methods Correlate dynamic value using the create parameter option
XX. Auto Correlation Before Recording

Define rules for correlation in Recording Options

XXI. Advanced Error Handling

Create global verification points with

ContentCheck Use "logging on demand" View error snapshots in the Controller

XXII. Prepare for Load Testing

Verify script functionality in VuGen Identify and configure the appropriate Runtime settings for your load testing goals Add files to script option
XXIII. Appendix - Manual Correlation Advanced

Correlate a script for dynamic values

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Ram Chittoor 214-213-9337