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Requesting and managing resources

After WebLOAD Console is configured to use WebRM, it connects to the WebRM machine whenever the Console starts.

Request resources

When the Console opens, the Request Resources dialog displays the available floating resources.

  1. Enter the number of Virtual Clients required for the test.
  2. Enter the number of Probing Clients required for the test.
  3. To reuse these quantities on later connections, select Always request same number of clients.
  4. Click OK.

If the request is larger than either the licensed total or the resources currently available, the Console reports the available quantities. Reduce the request or ask the WebRM administrator to check the current allocations.

The resources are reserved for that Console while it remains connected. Close unused Consoles and release resources that are no longer needed so that other users can obtain them.

Change an allocation

You can change the allocation without restarting the Console:

  1. In WebLOAD Console, open the Home tab.
  2. Select Update Floating License Resources.
  3. In the Request Resources dialog, change the Virtual Client and Probing Client quantities.
  4. Click OK.

When you reduce an allocation, the released resources return to the WebRM pool. An increase succeeds only when enough resources are currently available.

Request resources from the command line

When starting a test from the command line, use the WebLOAD command-line options for floating resources:

  • -vc <number> requests Virtual Clients.
  • -pc <number> requests Probing Clients.
  • -server <server-address> selects the WebRM server.

See Running WebLOAD from the Command Line for the complete command syntax.

Revoked or disconnected resources

WebRM Administration can revoke resources from a connected Console. The Console reports the revocation in its log, and a test using those resources can stop.

The same can occur if the WebRM service is stopped or becomes unreachable. After connectivity is restored, open or reconnect the Console and request the resources again.

For administrative procedures, see WebRM administration and troubleshooting.