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Analyzer in LoadRunner Part1

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Analysis Analyzer is one of the components of Loadrunner which is used to analyze the test results data. It converts the raw data to readable data in the form of graphs. Before analyzing, the result file will be in .lrr extension. After analysis, it will become .lra file. On analyzing the results data, it shows the summary report which looks something like this Summary report contains all the high level details about the test. It also shows all the transactions and its response times. Running VUsers graph This graph shows how users are ramping up and ramping down. Using this graph, we can find out details on user load throughout the test. Hits per second graph This graph shows you the number of hits made on the server by VUsers during load test. This graph helps you evaluate the amount of load VUsers generate in terms of number of hits. A hit is a request to the server for a file (web page, image, java script, etc.). When a web page is downloaded from a ...

Analyzer in LoadRunner Part 2

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1. How to use Analyzer in LoadRunner HP Analysis, as the name suggests, is a program to perform detailed (literally, very detailed) analysis on the performance test you’ve carried out. HP Analysis takes the dump created by Controller, during execution of your load test. The dump contains all the information in raw format which is parsed by HP Analysis to generate various graphs. Let’s learn more about HP Analysis. To launch HP Analysis, go to Start Menu =>HP Software =>HP LoadRunner =>Analysis as demonstrated below: This will launch Analysis. As usual, at first a splash screen will open as shown below: After a moment, this splash screen will automatically lead to the main screen of HP Analysis. The main screen will open in restored mode. Refer to below snapshot: Click on the File menu and you will see a list of menus as in below snapshot: Click on the File Menu or use Ctrl + N to open create analysis session. This will open a dialogue box to help you ...