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.

Before you begin

About this task

When you initiate a cloud schedule from the local workbench, the cloud manager starts provisioning the agent virtual machines. The time required to provision agent virtual machines can vary, depending upon the configuration of the machine and the data center within which the machine is being provisioned. Expect an average provision time between fifteen and thirty minutes.

Procedure

  1. From the Test Navigator, double-click a cloud schedule.
  2. Click Run Schedule. The cloud schedule validates your connection to the cloud manager, account credentials and promotional code.
  3. 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.
  4. To continue running the schedule, click OK.

Results

When you accept the cost, the cloud manager provisions the agents that are required for the run in the cloud and transfers required test assets to the cloud. This process might take some time, depending on the number of agents. After the run, you are prompted to transfer the test results to your workbench.

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