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  • LoadRunner 11.51 Fix For Flex Snapshot Viewer

    Posted on February 15, 2013 by Admin

    HP has released knowledge base article KM00360438, which provides a patch to fix the snapshot viewer freezing with Flex scripts in LoadRunner Vugen. The problem usually occurs with the Step Navigator and viewing long responses in the response body.  Sometimes Vugen will appear to hang on this operation. A downloadable RAR file is available on the knowledge base article page. NOTE: This patch needs to be applied ON TOP of SP1.

    For more information, go to the HP Self-Support site (HP Passport credentials will be required) Read Entire Entry

  • LoadRunner 11.5 SP2 Coming Soon?

    Posted on February 12, 2013 by Admin

    HP has released knowledge base article KM00359068, which indicates a new Service Pack for LoadRunner 11.5 may be out by May. This article addresses support for the JAVA JDK 1.7 for JAVA and FLEX protocols. The current answer is:
    “With VUGEN version 11.5 SP1, we still do not support JDK 1.7 with JAVA protocols and FLEX (unless all the jars are compiled with backward compatible). It will be supported in SP2, which is scheduled to be released in <SOON>.”
    UPDATE: Release Date references were  removed as requested by HP. Exact Read Entire Entry

  • Agile vs Fragile: Deliver Small Wins Faster

    Posted on February 11, 2013 by Admin

    Part 5 in a series of 17. To start at the beginning, first read Agile vs Fragile: A Disciplined Approach or an Excuse for Chaos.
    Principle three of the Agile principles is all about speed to value. What this principle tries to accomplish is to find the fastest way possible to get value into the hands of the customer.  This assumes several things.  First, you are adding value and not limiting value.  Second, it assumes that the faster I can get value into the hands of the business the faster they can bring in revenue. And Read Entire Entry

  • The Automated Mobile Application Testing Tools Market Explained

    Posted on February 7, 2013 by Admin

    Selecting and evaluating a mobile application testing tool to support functional test automation can be a cumbersome task. Every tool in the market has a different set of features, limitations, challenges and caveats (which are often not discovered until after purchase or during a POC).

    Before surveying the various tools in the market, begin with defining internal requirements for an automated mobile app testing tool. I recommend reviewing our article on the most common mobile application testing automation tool requiremen Read Entire Entry

  • HP Support KM00228735: PC 11.5 – Task ID Timeout Failure

    Posted on February 7, 2013 by Admin

    HP Support has released knowledge base article (KM00228735) to deal with Tasks that timeout on PC 11.5 and higher. The problem is encountered when a health check on a Host machine fails with the following error message
    “Failure Timeout: Task with ID <xxxx> has failed to finish during the expected time.”
    The task will be marked as a failed task.
    This is usually a problem with a service not running on the host, or having incorrect permissions on the host. First, check all the services to ensure they are running. Check for these Read Entire Entry

  • HP Support KM00354420: PC 11.5 – Test Run Failure

    Posted on February 6, 2013 by Admin

    HP Software has  released a knowledge base article (KM00354420) to deal with failed runs on a newly installed PC Host within Performance Center 11.5 and higher. Indications of this conditions are a failed status at the “Launch Controller” step when trying to execute a test. A message window will display the message:
    “Run test failed: Reason: Failed to launch Controller.”
    Checking System Health may also report this error on the problematic Host:
    “Check connectivity between the Controller and Load Generator”.
    The problem is generall Read Entire Entry

  • Agile vs Fragile: Change … Bring It On!

    Posted on February 4, 2013 by Admin

    Part 4 in a series of 17. To start at the beginning, first read Agile vs Fragile: A Disciplined Approach or an Excuse for Chaos.
    The second Agile principle focuses on being agile (little “a” in this case).  The primary concept is that change is seen as a positive way to ensure that what you deliver to the customer has the best chance of being correct. Principle two embraces changes, because it would rather make adjustments to timelines and delivery now rather than continue down the wrong path and have to retrace steps.  Read Entire Entry

  • HP UFT 11.5 Service Pack (11.51) Released

    Posted on January 29, 2013 by Admin

    UPDATE: Service Pack 11.51 has been superseded by Service Pack 11.52.
    Service Packs are cumulative, so there is no need to install SP 11.51.
    HP UFT Service Pack 11.51 (UFT_00001), which applies to HP UFT 11.50, was released on 01/29/13. To download the service pack, visit the HP software patches support website (KM00337418).
    Note:  The patch support model for UFT 11.5 has changed from the patch model previously used in versions of QTP (QuickTest Pro). New technology support, as well as fixes for known issues are now provided Read Entire Entry

  • HP ALM 11.5 Client-Side System Requirements

    Posted on January 29, 2013 by Admin

    The client-side system requirements for HP ALM 11.5, HP ALM 11.5 Essentials and HP Quality Center Enterprise 11.5 are outlined in this article, including the minimum hardware requirements, software and OS requirements, supported virtual environments, supported web browsers and Microsoft Office compatibility.

    If you plan to install HP ALM 11.5, check out our article that provides step-by-step instructions for an ALM 11.5 installation and our article on the server-side system requirements for HP ALM 11.5.

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  • Agile vs Fragile: Add Value to The Customer

    Posted on January 28, 2013 by Admin

    This is part 3 in a series of 17. To start at the beginning, first read Agile vs Fragile: A Disciplined Approach or an Excuse for Chaos.
    As I have studied and applied Agile practices within my testing teams, I have often referred to the twelve (12) Agile principles.  When you read these principles it is very difficult to find even the slightest bit of issue with them.  In fact, if the majority of teams (whether Agile or not) embraced these principles wholeheartedly, then a majority of projects would be successful.  The problem Read Entire Entry