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
- In Rational Performance Tester, click , enter the IBM credentials and the Subscription ID or Promotional code. See About Promotional code and Subscription ID.
- In , click Security is required to access reports, select the
User authentication is required to access reports check box and specify the
IBM login credentials.
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
- 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.
- 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.