Upload patches

You can upload LoadRunner Enterprise patches to the system, and then install them on the appropriate LoadRunner Enterprise hosts.

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Upload a patch

This task describes how to upload a patch.

1. In LoadRunner Enterprise Administration, select Maintenance > Hosts, and click the Patches tab. The Patches page opens.

2. Click the Add New Patch button . The Select Patch page opens, enabling you to select a patch file (.msp) to upload.

   Note: If the file you want to install is an .exe file, you must first extract all the files from the .exe, and then upload the .msp file.

   Enter the details for the new patch:

   UI Elements	Description
   Patch Name	Type a name for the new patch. Syntax exceptions: A patch name cannot contain spaces or include the following characters: / : " ? ' < > | * % ^ , ! { } ( ) ; = # \
   Description	Enter a description for the patch.
   Path	Enter the patch path, or click the Select button and navigate to the patch location.

3. Click Upload. When a patch has been uploaded, it is added to the system and appears in the Patches grid.

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Install a patch on a LoadRunner Enterprise host

After you have uploaded a patch, you can install it on LoadRunner Enterprise hosts. For details, see Install patches on hosts.

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View the Patches page

This page enables you to view and upload patches to LoadRunner Enterprise.

User interface elements are described below:

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See also:

• Manage host resources