HP LoadRunner
| Developer(s) | Hewlett-Packard, HP Software Division |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 11.51 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows and Linux (Load Generator only) |
| Type | Load testing tools |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | HP LoadRunner software |
HP LoadRunner is an automated performance and test automation product from Hewlett-Packard for examining system behaviour and performance, while generating actual load. HP acquired LoadRunner as part of its acquisition of Mercury Interactive in November 2006.[1] HP LoadRunner can simulate thousands of concurrent users to put the application through the rigors of real-life user loads, while collecting information from key infrastructure components (Web servers, database servers etc.)[2] The results can then be analyzed in detail, to explore the reasons for particular behavior.
LoadRunner supports various application protocols; Flex AMF, Citrix ICA, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), ERP/CRM (e.g. SAP, Oracle eBusiness, Siebel and PeopleSoft), Databases, Mail Clients, Web Services, AJAX TruClient (with V.11.0).
