Installing Agent on Linux
Install IBM® Rational® Performance Tester Agent on different computers to apply load on the server that hosts the application under test or to run multiple Web UI tests. When you want to run the test scripts on any computer, you must install Rational® Performance Tester Agent.
Before you begin
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You must have uninstalled any older version of this product.
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You must have installed OpenJDK 8 along with JVM OpenJ9. To download them, go to the AdoptOpenJDK portal.
About this task
The system requirements mentioned in the HCL Support portal provides more information about the software and hardware requirements. You cannot update, modify, or roll back by using the product installer.
Procedure
- Download the product installer from the HCL® License & Delivery portal. You can download the appropriate product variant, version, and architecture based on your requirements.
- Log in as a root user and extract the zip file by entering the following command: unzip <filename>
- On the Introduction screen, read through the details, and click Next.
- Read the license agreement carefully, select the I accept check box and then click Next.
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Browse the location or directory where you want to install the product and click
Next.
Note: The default installation directory is /opt/HCL.
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Configure the agent with Rational® Functional Tester or
Rational® Performance Tester
and Rational® Test Automation Server. You must
provide the values for the following configuration parameters:
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For Rational® Functional Tester or Rational® Performance Tester: You must provide the host name and port number supported by Rational® Functional Tester or Rational® Performance Tester. The default port number is 7080.
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For server: You must provide the host name, port number, and server token of Rational® Test Automation Server.
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- Read through the installation details and click Install.
- After the installation is complete, click Done.