Install and configure a Load Generator

Let's say you're testing how strong a bridge is. The Load Generators are like trucks driving over the bridge to see how much weight it can handle. They’re the ones doing the actual work—creating virtual users that behave as real people using your application.

Configure the Load Generator agent

To connect the Load Generator to NeoLoad Web, you need to set up the Load Generator agent that connects NeoLoad to NeoLoad Web. To set it up follow these steps:

  1. Launch the Controller agent:

    • Open the LoadGeneratorAgent.exe file from the NeoLoad bin folder.

    • Right-click the Agent icon in the system tray and select NeoLoad Web settings.

  2. Set the deployment type:

    • Select SaaS for US-based SaaS deployments of NeoLoad Web.

    • Select On-premise for EU-based SaaS deployments of NeoLoad Web. You can retrieve the URL directly. Select API from the user menu in NeoLoad Web and copy the link without the /explore suffix. For example: https://neoload-api.saas.neotys.com/.

  3. Authenticate with an access token:

  4. Enter the hostname and port (opens in new tab) of the Load Generator.

  5. Set a zone (optional):

  6. Test the connection:

    • Select Test to verify your settings. After a successful test, select Apply to save your changes.

Run the Load Generator agent as a service

You can run the Load Generator agent as a service for consistent operation.

  • Copy the agent_user.properties file from your user directory to the system profile directory.

  • Use the Task Manager to set the service's Startup type to Automatic.

  • Edit the configuration files for SaaS, on-premise, or proxy setups.

  • Create and enable a service using systemctl.