Introduction to LR

• Explain the need for load testing
• Describe various types of performance test objectives
• Identify the steps of the LoadRunner methodology

Introduction to Scenarios

• Explain elements of LoadRunner scenario
• Identify different types of scenarios
• How to choose the scenario
• Present the basic steps for creating a scenario

Scheduling Scenarios

• Explain scheduling by scenario and by group
• Configure scenario start time
• Explain a real-world schedule and a basic schedule
• Manage schedules through the actions grid

Scenario Execution

• Prepare for a scenario run
• Identify techniques for running a scenario efficiently

Performance Monitors

• Explain the value of performance monitors
• Select performance monitors to achieve load test goals
• Add measurements for performance-based goals

Introducing VuGen

• Define VuGen
• Identify the main components of the VuGen interface
• Experience the new look and feel of the Flexible Panes, layouts etc.

Recording for the Web

• Describe the main VuGen UI
• Create a VuGen script by recording user steps with VuGen in the web environment
• Identify and configure the appropriate web run-time setting for replay

Replaying Scripts

• Replay the script in VuGen to verify script functionality
• Recognize the debugging tools available in VuGen

Inserting Transactions

• Explain the function of a transaction in a script
• Insert a transaction in a script during and after recording

Parameterizing a Script

• Explain what parameters are and how they work
• Solve playback problems with parameterization
• Parameterize a script for load testing

Verifying Scripts

• Recognize why and when to use verification
• Identify visual cues to check for during load testing
• Add Text Checkpoints during and after recording

Creating Actions

• Create multiple Actions for a web script
• Configure Actions to achieve load testing goals

Auto Correlation After Recording

• Define Correlation
• Working with the Correlation Studio
• Correlate dynamic values found by using the Auto Correlation tool