You can choose to create your test-script on your local machine by downloading and using Apache JMeter or create your test-script in the cloud environment.
You can login to your account on cloud-intelligence.com, after you have created your JMeter test-script. Then use the Add Test menu function to create a new test. Follow the instructions on the page to complete the required details.
You need to choose the number of JMeterEngine(s) that will participate in the test. We recommend running up to 300 threads/virtual users per one JMeterEngine if you are using HTTP/S protocol. If you are using any other protocols such as Web Services we recommend up to 70 threads/virtual users. The number of supported threads depends on your script intensity and available resources. The more intense your script – the less threads a single JMeterEngine can support.
You can optionally fill the command line arguments. For example, if you upload a file named: my_config.jmx, the command line argument should include: -t my_config.jmx. Please make sure this file is uploaded to your account using the Files tab (see instructions below).
You can choose the specific geographic location from which you wish to run your load. This selection can be modified before each run, that way you can run the same test several times and each time choose a different location in the world. We provide four global locations, two in the US, and one in Europe and one in Asia.
Don't forget to save your test.
Operations on Files
Use the Files tab to upload your test-script (a file that ends with JMX extension). Upload any other files you wish to use during the load test.
The Files tab will appear only after you save the test for the first time.
At this point:
- The Files tab is accessible at all times. You can use it to upload, download and delete files.
- All files in your account are downloaded to the remote JMeter servers at the beginning of each test.
- During the test, files in your account are synchronized every few minutes.
- You cannot delete files during the load test. Files can be deleted only once the test has ended or before it has started.
- Prior to terminating your test session please make sure all files are synchronized.
Launch Servers
Once the test is correctly configured, you can launch the servers and run the load.