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Minimum System Requirements
Make sure your PC conforms to the following minimum hardware and software requirements:
· Windows Installer for Windows NT 1.1. This is not part of the basic installation of Windows NT 4.0. It can be downloaded from Microsoft, search for instmsi.exe.
· An up-to-date HTML Help system, the update may be downloaded from msdn.microsoft.com; search for Microsoft HTML Help.
· OpenSTA also requires version 2.5, or later, of Microsoft Data Access Components MDAC_Typ.exe. Visit www.opensta.org for download details.
Installing HTTP/S Load and OpenSTA
Or click Start > Run. Click Browse and locate the executable file or type the path and file name, then click OK.
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.
6 At the end of the installation procedure you are prompted to reboot your PC to complete modifications to your Registry. You do not need to reboot immediately but you must do so before running Commander.
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.
1 Click Start > Run and then type in the application path and Commander.exe, or click Browse and then locate and select the program file.
Note: When you startup Commander for the first time an empty Repository is automatically created in the program directory structure.
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 as you create and run Tests. The 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.
The Repository can be located on your hard drive or on a networked computer.
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.
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
To obtain the latest version of HTTP/S Load, launch www.opensta.org then follow the Downloads link and select the program you want, or contact CYRANO, www.cyrano.com.
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 are available when you startup the new version.
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.
Or click Start > Run. Click Browse and locate the executable file or type the path and file name, then click OK.
Note: At the end of the uninstall procedure you must reboot your PC before installing an upgrade version of HTTP/S Load.
Getting Help
HTTP/S Load incorporates a comprehensive on-line Help system. Click Help in the Menu Bar and select an option from the list.
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.
www.opensta.org: Includes a variety of useful information and downloads, including the software, source code, documentation, HTTP/S Load Getting Started Guide tutorial and demo web site for product training.
Download and work through the Getting Started Guide tutorial in combination with the demo web site to learn basic HTTP/S Load functionality.
www.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 FAQ's, mailing lists, contact details and product news.
www.cyrano.com: OpenSTA Support, Consultancy and Training services, are available through CYRANO.
Technical support is available from CYRANO Technical Support Department if you have a valid support license. For details on purchasing a support license contact www.opensta.com.
If you are located in a country which is not listed above please contact us at: http://www.cyrano.com/support/cs_form.html, 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 discussion forums go to www.opensta.org and follow the Mailing Lists link.
If you have questions or comments that you do not feel are appropriate for the mailing groups, launch www.opensta.org and follow the Contacts link.
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