Running a cloud schedule
IBM® Rational® Performance Tester can be
used to run schedules in the cloud.
The benefits of running a schedule in the cloud include access to load generating agents in the cloud, access to System Under Test from geographically diverse locations with data centers located worldwide, and paying for load generation services only when needed.
The benefits of running a schedule in the cloud include access to load generating agents in the cloud, access to System Under Test from geographically diverse locations with data centers located worldwide, and paying for load generation services only when needed.
Before you begin
- In Rational Performance Tester, click , enter the IBM credentials and the Subscription ID or Promotional code. See About Promotional code and Subscription ID.
- In Security is required to access reports, select the User authentication is required to access reports check box and specify the IBM login credentials. , click
About this task
Note: When running hybrid cloud schedules that include agents hosted on the cloud and
on-premises, it is recommended that the on-premises agents are defined with the IP address and not
with the host name. Problems with DNS might result failure in cloud schedule runs with the check
agents error message. For information about creating the on-premises agents, see Running a user group at remote
location.
Procedure
- From the Test Navigator, double-click a cloud schedule.
- Click Run Schedule. The cloud schedule validates your connection to the cloud manager, account credentials and promotional code.
- Optional: The first time you run a cloud schedule with more than 5 users, a dialog box with the IBM Cloud Marketplace URL is displayed. Use the IBM Cloud Marketplace site to request the promotional code and the subscription ID.
- If the validation is successful, the cost of the run is displayed. To view the breakup of the total cost, click Details.
- To continue running the schedule, click OK.