When your application is not supported by any Loadrunner protocols. Since most network protocols use Winsock an interface, we would be able to capture almost all application on Windows if we record at theWinsock layer. So we use Winsock when other protocols do not work.
The Below Document shows how to build a Winsock Script with Loadrunner. I also included some Tips and Tricks while using Winsock Protocol
Tips and Tricks
The Below Document shows how to build a Winsock Script with Loadrunner. I also included some Tips and Tricks while using Winsock Protocol
Tips and Tricks
- Winsocket in multi-protocol mode does not support UDP.
- Winsocket in single-protocol mode does not support asynchronous calls.
- You may encounter problems recording in Winsocket, Winsocket/Web or Oracle NCA.
- Workaround: Modify the registry key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\BrowseNewProcess and make sure that the string value BrowseNewProcess is set to yes. This causes IE to open a new process. If this workaround doesn't work for the Windows2000/2003 server, add the argument "-new" to the Program to Record. This causes IE to open a new process.