VS2010 Load Testing: How can I perform custom action that is run once prior to each load test

Question

Basically, I need to restart particular service prior to each load test being run and there is no problem with the restart itself. I\'ve researched for a while and haven\'t

Answer 1

Another option, especially if you are calling something on the command-line anyway, is to specify a Setup script in the active TestSettings:

Answer 2

Create a LoadTest Plugin and use the LoadTestStarting event to call a method that restarts your service.

public class Plugin : ILoadTestPlugin
{
    private LoadTest _loadTest;

    public void Initialize(LoadTest loadTest)
    {
        _loadTest = loadTest;
        _loadTest.LoadTestStarting += new System.EventHandler(loadTest_LoadTestStarting);
        _loadTest.LoadTestFinished += new System.EventHandler(loadTest_LoadTestFinished);
    }

    void loadTest_LoadTestStarting(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
    {
        // Restart your service
    }

    void loadTest_LoadTestFinished(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
    {
    }
}

Then in the Load Test Editor right click on the root and select Add Load Test Plug-in... to add the Plug-In to your Load Test.