Open System Testing Architecture

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Getting Started

Minimum System Requirements for Installation

Make sure your PC conforms to the following minimum hardware and software requirements:

Hardware Specifications
Web Browsers Supported for HTTP/S Recording in Script Modeler
Supported Protocols
Software Prerequisites
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Installing HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA

Installing HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA

  1. Close down all applications.
  2. Locate the OpenSTA Microsoft Windows Installer Package, .MSI file, and double-click.
    Or click Start > Run. Click Browse and locate the executable file or type the path and file name, then click OK.
    After the install preparation is complete, the Welcome window appears.
    Note: You may need Administrator rights depending on your computer's configuration.
  3. Click Next.
  4. In the Select Installation Folder window, enter the installation path in the text box.
    Make sure the location you select for the installation has at least 20MB of free space.
    Note: This location is the default location for the automatic creation of the Repository when you first run Commander. We recommend you Select a New Repository Path after startup.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions until installation is complete.
  6. At the end of the installation procedure you must reboot your computer before running Commander.
    Note: When your system has restarted the OpenSTA Name Server should be running automatically. This is indicated by the Name Server Configuration Utility , which appears in the Task Bar. The OpenSTA Name Server must be running on the Host computers you use to run a Test.
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Commander Startup Instructions

Overview of HTTP/S Load

Commander Startup Instructions

Commander is the Graphical User Interface that runs within the OpenSTA Architecture and functions as the front end for all Test development activity. It is the program you need to run in order to use HTTP/S Load.

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Launch Commander

Changing the Repository Path

Launch Commander
  1. Click Start > Run.
  2. Enter the application path and program file:
    \Program Files\OpenSTA\BaseUI\OSCommander.exe
    or click Browse, then locate and double-click the program file.
  3. Click OK to launch Commander.
    Note: When you startup Commander for the first time an empty Repository is automatically created in the program directory structure.
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Changing the Repository Path

Overview of HTTP/S Load

Changing the Repository Path

The Repository is used to store all the files that define a Test and Test results, which can use up a lot of hard disk space when you create and run Tests.

The OpenSTA program directory structure is the default location for the creation of the Repository when you first startup Commander.

We recommend changing the location of the Repository if you expect to generate large volumes of Test related files, so that the performance of your PC is not compromised.

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Select a New Repository Path

Select a New Repository Path
  1. In Commander select Tools > Repository Path.
  2. In the Browse for folder dialog box, select a new Repository path by moving through the directory structure displayed and choose the location you want.
  3. Click OK to create a new Repository.
    Note: You can create several Repositories and use them to store different performance test projects.
    This procedure creates a new Repository if none exists in the location you choose, or switches the Repository Path to reference an existing Repository.

Upgrading

You can download the latest version of HTTP/S Load from http://opensta.org/.

Before installing new versions of HTTP/S Load you must remove the current version. Then reboot your PC and install HTTP/S Load as previously described.

When you uninstall HTTP/S Load only program files are removed. The Repository is unaffected so your Tests and Test results are available when you startup the new version.

The OpenSTA program directory structure is the default location for the creation of the Repository when you first startup Commander. So if you install the upgrade in a different location to the previous version, you will need to Select a New Repository Path to locate the Repository and access existing Tests.

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Uninstalling HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA

Installing HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA

Select a New Repository Path

Uninstalling HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA
  1. Locate the OpenSTA Microsoft Windows Installer Package, .MSI file, and double-click.
    Or click Start > Run. Click Browse and locate the executable file or type the path and file name, then click OK.
    After the install preparation is complete, the Welcome window appears.
  2. Click Remove OpenSTA.
  3. Click Finish to uninstall the current version of OpenSTA.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions until the uninstall is complete.
    Note: At the end of the uninstall procedure you must reboot your PC before installing an upgrade version of HTTP/S Load.
    When you uninstall HTTP/S Load only program files are removed. The Repository is unaffected.
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Installing HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA

Getting Help

On-line Help

HTTP/S Load incorporates a comprehensive on-line Help system. Click Help in the Menu Bar and select an option from the list.

Web Site Help

HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA are supported by several Web sites which contain a variety of product information. Some of these sites can be accessed through the HTTP/S Load on-line Help system.

http://opensta.org/: Includes a variety of useful information and downloads, including the software, source code, documentation, HTTP/S Testing, Getting Started Guide and demonstration Web site for product training.

Download and work through the HTTP/S Testing, Getting Started Guide tutorial in combination with the demo Web site to learn basic functionality of HTTP/S Load.

http://opensta.com/: Includes information on how OpenSTA can help you in relation to your specific business circumstances. Provides details on Consultancy, Training and Support services relating to OpenSTA HTTP/S Load software. It also includes FAQs, mailing lists, contact details and product news.

http://cyrano.com/: OpenSTA Support, Consultancy and Training services, are available through CYRANO.

Technical Support

Technical support is available from CYRANO Technical Support Department if you have a valid support license. For details on purchasing a support license contact http://opensta.com/.

Technical Support:
France: support-fr@cyrano.com
USA, Canada & South America: support-us@cyrano.com
UK: support-uk@cyrano.com
Telephone:
France: +33 (0) 1 56 33 40 00
USA: +1 (978) 499 3629, Toll Free: +1 (800) 714-4900
UK: +44 (0) 1274 761024

If you are located in a country which is not listed above please contact us at: http://cyrano.com/support/, and complete the form.

Feedback

Use the OpenSTA mailing lists if you have suggestions or questions about HTTP/S Load, or if you want to share your experiences of using the product. You can browse through previously submitted messages in the archives to see if other users may have addressed issues that interest you. For up to date information on all mailing list discussion forums go to http://opensta.org/.

If you have questions or comments that you do not feel are appropriate for the mailing groups, launch http://opensta.org/ and follow the Contacts link.

Contact OpenSTA project members at CYRANO
Mailing Lists
There are three mailing lists available, Announce, User and Developer. To find out more and to sign up to the appropriate mailing list visit: http://opensta.org/
E-mail:
Further enquiries: info@opensta.com
Documentation: docs@opensta.org
Web sites:
http://opensta.org/
http://opensta.com/
http://cyrano.com/

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