Blogs
LoadRunner Citrix Protocol: Creating ICA files
When writing Citrix scripts, I depend on ICA files almost exclusively as my means of connecting to the published application. In past versions of Citrix, ICA files were very easy for Citrix admins to create. When Presentation server 4.0 came out, they removed the ability to create these files easily. While searching for an way to do this myself, I ran across an application that I am going to consider essential for any of my future Citrix engagements. It is called Smart Citrix ICA Client.
First few days of using LR 9.5 and Citrix
I still haven't been able to use the Citrix agent. I have had some problems getting LoadRunner to load the VB6 application that I am recording against. It manages to log in to the Windows box, but when the app loads, it gives a VB error and exits out. I am not sure what is going on. The good thing is that so far support has been responsive and I am supposed to have a webex this afternoon with the "Citrix expert."
Nashville Vivit Meeting August 2008
Our August meeting with the Nashville community covered a lot of ground. We had a good turn out of about 25 people.
I welcomed everyone and gave an overview of what Vivit is all about.
Using the new Citrix Agent in LoadRunner 9.5
I am excited about starting a new engagement this week, as it will give me some time to use the new LoadRunner 9.5 release. I am looking forward to trying out the new Citrix agent. I have high hopes for this agent, as well as the new version of LoadRunner. The agent now has a bitmap tolerance level so that bitmap syncs won't break as easily. That is an enhancement I have wanted to see since HP implemented it in the RDP protocol.
Vugen: Capture ALL HTTP Responses
Let's say you want to capture the http response of a page, but it redirects you (code 302). The normal way you might capture the HTTP status code is capturing it in a variable:
HttpRetCode = web_get_int_property(HTTP_INFO_RETURN_CODE)
Heap Counters For Windows Perfmon
I came across this article today about adding HEAP counters in Perfmon by turning on a registry key:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=290639
The heap performance-monitoring counter is a new feature in Microsoft Windows XP. This feature is included in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008. Performance Logs and Alerts (Perfmon.exe) can display about 20 heap-related counters. These counters are not enabled by default; you must enable them.
Disappearing Perfmon Counters
I had a strange issue on my machine today. I opened up Perfmon and there were no counters available to add for my localhost machine, or my machine by name. After some research on the topic I found this web site:
LoadRunner 9.5 is coming soon
Not sure when, but we are anticipating it being very soon.HP Software Universe 2009 Call for Papers
The call for papers is open for HPSU 2009. It will be here before you know it. If you want to submit a paper, go here:
Click here to submit your proposal today.
HP Universe 2008 Day 5
Friday - June 20, 2008
09:30 a.m. - I stayed an extra day to get business done and waiting to travel on a non-business day. Good news: I slept a lot. Bad news: I went over to Mandolay Bay to see some friends and my camera was stolen (yes, the very same one I used to cover the conference). Welcome to Vegas.
Here are the notes from Tim Chase based on his experience at HP Universe 2008
Software as a Service - Tim Van Natt with HP
