Cannot connect to machine

Posted: October 29th, 2008 | Author: TnT Admin | Filed under: Errors | Tags: , | 1 Comment »

“Cannot connect to machine <machine name>”

When adding Windows Resource measurement on the LoadRunner Controller, the add was unsuccessful and returns a “Cannot  connect to machine…” error with a bunch of suggestions to keep you busy…   Before you move on in this article, do take a look at two articles, namely, “How-to configure Windows System Resource monitoring” and Document ID: KM304905: Error: “Monitor name: Windows Resources. Cannot connect to machine…” on the configurations required.  Apply them first before moving on. Read the rest of this entry »


Resolving Vugen/Controller crash or abnormal behaviors

Posted: May 21st, 2008 | Author: TnT Admin | Filed under: How-Tos | Tags: , , , | No Comments »

In the event that Vugen/Controller crashes or behaves abnormally, the official vendor has provided two documents to assist the user in troubleshooting the problem for each component separately. The documents are rather out-dated but well, better than nothing, is still relevant in some sense. Below are the links to the resources: Read the rest of this entry »


Error -10343: Communication error: Failed to connect to remote host [server name: ]. (sys error message – ) [MsgId: MERR-10343]

Posted: April 21st, 2008 | Author: TnT Admin | Filed under: Errors | Tags: , | 1 Comment »

I believed that you would have encountered the following error when you are having load generator connectivity problems.

Error -10343: Communication error: Failed to connect to remote host [server name: ]. (sys error message – ) [MsgId: MERR-10343]

Error -29989: Process “lr_bridge.exe” was not created on remote host “” ,reason – communication error. [MsgId: MERR-29989]

Lately, while I was verifying the upgrade of my LoadRunner versions from 8.1 to 9, I encountered a connectivity problem with the Controllers and Load Generators but well, it’s been resolved… Anyway, just to share with you like a case study on the steps I took to troubleshoot the problem. Read the rest of this entry »


Why are my scripts/vusers failing?

Posted: April 21st, 2008 | Author: TnT Admin | Filed under: Errors | Tags: , , | 4 Comments »

Let’s answer the question systematically. This is sort of a troubleshooting guide for you when your script fails. It covers an overview which will be useful when the event happens. The script can fail in two areas in LoadRunner, in during replay in Vugen and during scenario execution in Controller.

What are the possibilities in Vugen? Read the rest of this entry »