Run a test in reservation mode

Reservations in NeoLoad Web allow you to secure the resources you need for load tests at specific times. Think of it as booking a dedicated testing environment with a Controller, Load Generators, and Virtual Users (VUs). During the reserved time slot, these resources are exclusively available for your tests, ensuring no interruptions or conflicts with other users.

Each reservation includes:

  • A defined time slot.

  • A Controller to manage the test.

  • Load Generators from one or more zones.

  • A specified number of VUs.

Note: Reservations require a license that supports this feature.

Reservation status

The reservations list shows the status of each reservation:

  • Planned: Upcoming reservation scheduled for a future time slot.

  • Available: Active reservation currently in use.

  • Ended: Reservation that has completed.

View reservations

Go to Settings > Reservations to see all reservations. The list displays the status, name, time slot, number of Load Generators, and Virtual Users for each reservation.

Select a reservation to view its details in the side panel. The details include the workspace, Controller zone, Load Generator zones, and license information.

Create a reservation

To create a reservation, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings > Reservations and select Create reservation. Alternatively, select Schedule test run to create a reservation that automatically launches a specific test.

  2. Enter a Name to identify the reservation and optionally add a Description.

  3. Configure the reservation details:

    • Workspace: Select the workspace for this reservation.

    • Start date, Start time, End date, End time: Set the time slot for the reservation. The total duration displays automatically.

  4. Configure the load zones and generators:

    • Select a zone type: NeoLoad Cloud, Static, or Dynamic.

    • Enable Use high-capacity load generators for CPU-intensive tests such as RealBrowser.

    • For each zone, set the number of Load Generators and select which zone hosts the Controller.

  5. Under Virtual users, specify the number of Web and SAP VUs required for the test.

  6. Select Create to finalize the reservation.

Note: NeoLoad Web automatically stops tests that run beyond the reservation’s end time. The system gracefully stops the test 15 minutes before the slot ends, forces a stop 5 minutes before, and releases all resources 30 seconds before.

View and edit reservation details

To view a reservation's details, select it in the reservations list. The details panel opens on the right side, showing the status, time slot, duration, workspace, Controller zone, Load Generator zones, and virtual user allocation.

To edit a reservation that hasn't started yet, select the menu icon on the right side of the reservation row and select Edit. Modify the fields as needed and select Save.

You can copy a reservation's ID from the URL for API calls. For more information, check out the API documentation.

Delete a reservation

To delete a reservation, select the menu icon on the right side of the reservation row and select Delete. Confirm the deletion in the dialog.

You can't delete reservations during an active test or after the time slot has ended.