You can set up a group of computers that generates simulated load for testing. The group consists of a single controller and one or more agents. Collectively, this group is called a rig. An agent is the part of the rig that is used to run tests and generate simulated load. The controller is the part of the rig that is used to coordinate the agents and collect the test results. For information about how to set up your controller and agents, see Setting Up the Controller and Agent Functionality.
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The controller and agent functionality is only available in the Visual Studio Team System 2008 Test Load Agent product, not in Visual Studio Team System. You can purchase Visual Studio Team System Test Load Agent where you purchased Visual Studio Team System.
To set up controllers and agents, you need the Visual Studio Team System 2008 Test Load Agent installation disk. This topic provides tips for installing controllers and agents and refers to the installation guide that you can find on the installation disk.
Describes how to let agents send requests to servers by using a range of IP addresses. One purpose for this is to promote good load balance when you load-test a Web farm.