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I have been asked to use LoadRunner on several PC to generate larger load but I am somehow unable to set it. I know I have to use terminal services. Could anyone help me on this? Basically just few steps how to set the controller as I have never done this.

John V
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You don't need to use terminal services. You need to employ the concept of 'Load Generators' - check out the help pages using this search term but basically you install some software (from the same disk as LR) on the remote boxes and then use a master (Controller) to connect to each one and control it.

Oliver Lloyd
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  • That is it - I have read docs and it says I have to use terminal service to connect the other generators. – John V May 16 '12 at 08:50
  • Well, you can try to use terminal services if you like. But I imagine it won't be a very fruitful experience. – Oliver Lloyd May 16 '12 at 13:01
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So basically someone is asking you to install a copy of the controller on multiple machines in order to produce larger load than what comes with the evaluation license, correct?

If so, then you have two issues at play

  • The evaluation license is not for production use
  • The person asking you to do this is asking you to pretty much ignore the license. I would be willing to bet they will throw you under the bus if someone brings the hammer down on your organization for this.

From a terminal server persepective there are pretty severe restrictions on when and where you may use remote desktop to touch a LoadRunner controller. i.e. if Controller is in City A and you are in City B, then you're pretty much SOL for using Remote Desktop/Terminal services without (a) violating the license agreement or (b) being within license with the purchase of Performance Center.

James Pulley
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