How Do We Record an Application Using LoadRunner?
First of all let us try to quickly understand the Load Testing: While aiming to perform a load test of an application; we use LoadRunner to replace the human users with virtual users (called “Vusers”) on the actual machines. These Vusers impose artificially created load on the system by emulating actions of actual human users in a repeatable and predictable manner. Virtual User Generator module of LoadRunner commonly known as VuGen creates artificial users for us and records our all actions in the form of automated scripts. VuGen works on the principle of record and playback. Systematic steps to record an application using VuGen Module of LoadRunner are as under: Step – 1: Starting of the LoadRunner: Select “Start” > “Programs” > “LoadRunner” > “LoadRunner”. The LoadRunner launcher window pops up. Step – 2: Starting of the VuGen Module of LoadRunner: Click the “Load Testing” tab, In the Launcher window. Further, click on the very first option “Create/Edit Scripts” to launch the Start P