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Core Performance Engineering Aviator service

Core Performance Engineering Aviator is a cloud-based enterprise service that delivers Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to extend functionality within OpenText Performance Engineering products that are connected to this paid service.

Aviator provides scripting support for performance engineering products through VuGen and automated, AI‑assisted analysis through Core Performance Engineering Analysis. For details on supported client instances and integrating with Aviator, see OpenText Core Performance Engineering Analysis Aviator in the OpenText Core Performance Engineering Help Center.

AI-driven scripting assistance

Aviator for Scripting in (Undefined variable: PtaaSProject_variables.VuGen (scripts)) is generally available for all users. It provides assistance throughout the scripting process, helping to save time and simplify script creation.

Aviator for Scripting includes the following key capabilities:

• Selecting protocols: Provides assistance on selecting the most appropriate protocol for creating a script.

• Providing coding support: Assists with how to perform specific tasks in (Undefined variable: PtaaSProject_variables.VuGen (scripts)).

• Analyze errors: Helps identify and resolve script errors.

• Optimization: Reviews scripts and provides suggestions for improvement.

• Summarize: When a script is complete, Aviator can create a summary of key actions executed by the script.

When used together, these features save time and reduce the skill sets required for scripting.

For details, see Aviator for Scripting in the OpenText Virtual User Generator Help Center.

AI-driven data analysis

Aviator for Analysis in Core Performance Engineering Analysis is generally available for all users. It includes the following key capabilities:

• Conversational analysis: Performance engineers can interact with Aviator using natural language, directly within the dashboard environment.

• Error analysis: Performance engineers can interact with the Aviator directly in the Error grid to request general error details, possible root causes, and recommended remediation steps.

• Widget generation: Performance engineers can generate dashboard widgets using natural language or predefined prompts.

For details, see Aviator for Analysis in the OpenText Core Performance Engineering Analysis Help Center.

MCP support is now available, providing a standardized and secure way to leverage AI-driven natural-language prompts to streamline and automate performance engineering workflows. This release includes the following MCP servers:

MCP server for Core Performance Engineering

MCP server for Core Performance Engineering enables you to run performance tests using natural language. Now you can create, manage, and run tests through external AI tools just by typing prompts in your favorite MCP client provider. For details, see MCP integration.

MCP server for DevWeb

MCP server for DevWeb. DevWeb now supports MCP. Using Copilot in Microsoft Visual Studio Code, natural language can be used to interact with the DevWeb MCP server to perform common tasks such as:

• Record a DevWeb script.

• Generate a DevWeb script from a HAR file.

• Generate a DevWeb script from a Swagger file.

• Run DevWeb scripts in Single mode, Single mode with iterations, or Load mode.

For details, see the OpenText Performance Engineering for Developers Help Center.

New Admin user roles are now available with the following permissions.

• Application Admin. Has permissions similar to Site Admin, but without access to the Roles and Users modules. This role can assign users to projects within the Project module.

• User Admin. Has permissions to create new users with the User Admin role or any available project-level permissions.

For details, see Admin users and roles.

Support was added for the following:

• AWS cloud accounts now support role-based authentication for improved security and flexibility.

• Startup scripts can now run on cloud load generators, with GCP supporting Windows and Linux, and AWS supporting Windows only.

For details, see Cloud accounts.

The user interface has been refreshed to deliver a more consistent experience.

Key improvements:

• A redesigned masthead and navigation menu provide a modern look and improved usability.

• All interface components including menus, dialog boxes, and tooltips have been updated for better usability and responsiveness.

• Unified design language enhances user experience and cross-product consistency.

For details, see Main navigation.

The Virtual Table Server includes the following updates:

• Modernized VTS UI.

• Updated technology for running actions from the command line.