BlazeMeter Private Locations

Comprehensive guide for installing, configuring, and managing Private Locations in BlazeMeter.

Overview

Private Locations enable running BlazeMeter tests from your own infrastructure, providing control over test execution environment and network access. This skill covers Radar Agent, installation methods, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Quick Start

1. Installation: Choose Docker, Kubernetes, or Helm Chart installation
2. Radar Agent: Configure for API Monitoring private API access
3. Configuration: Set environment variables, certificates, and proxy settings
4. Management: Create, use, and manage private locations and agents
5. Troubleshooting: Resolve installation, connectivity, and resource issues

MCP Tools Integration

Private Locations are managed through the BlazeMeter UI, but you can use MCP tools to manage tests that use private locations:

Available MCP Tools

• Test Management:

  • blazemeter_tests with action read - Read test details including private location configuration
  • blazemeter_tests with action list - List all tests in a project
  • Required args: test_id (integer) or project_id (integer)
  • Returns: Test details including private location selection

• Test Execution:

  • blazemeter_execution with action read - Read execution details for tests using private locations
  • blazemeter_execution with action list - List all executions for a test
  • Required args: execution_id (integer) or test_id (integer)
  • Returns: Execution details and results

When to Use MCP Tools

• Test Management: Manage tests that use private locations programmatically
• Execution Monitoring: Monitor test executions on private locations
• Automation: Integrate private location testing into automation workflows
• Reporting: Generate reports on tests using private locations

Example Workflow

Managing Tests with Private Locations:

1. Use blazemeter_tests with action list to find tests using private locations
2. Use blazemeter_tests with action read to get test details and private location configuration
3. Use blazemeter_execution with action read to monitor test execution
4. Review execution results to verify private location usage

Reference Files

Introduction

• introduction.md: Overview of Private Locations, How Private Locations Work, Key Concepts (Private Location, Agent), Important Considerations, Permission Error Messages, Getting Started

Radar Agent

• radar-agent.md: Overview, Changelog, Connection Errors, SSO Login Error, HTTP/HTTPS Proxy Setup, High Availability/Failover, Availability Issues, Remote Agent Expired, Auto-Restart on Linux, HTTPS Common Name in X509 Certificates, Run as Container, Run as Service/Daemon, Harbor ID and Ship ID, Manual Update of Images, RSS Subscription for Image Updates

Installation

• installation.md: Install Agent for Docker, Install Agent for Kubernetes, Install Agent for Kubernetes for Mock Services, Install Agent Helm Chart, System Requirements, Manual Kubernetes Agent Installation, Upgrade from Legacy Supervisor Ship

Configuration

• configuration.md: Environment Variables, Enable Auto-Update for Running Containers, Configure Agents to Use Corporate Proxy, Configure Docker Installation to Use CA Bundle, Configure Kubernetes Agent to Use CA Bundle, Bring Your Own Certificate Mock Services, OpenShift Support, Supported SSL CA Certificates, Internal Repository, Configure Crane Agent to Ensure Mock Service Deployed is Reachable

Management

• management.md: VS Cloud, Create, Use, Install Agent, Regenerate Agent, Remove Agent, Enable Download Agent Log

Troubleshooting

• troubleshooting.md: Handle Network Issues on OPL Machines Docker Installation, Check for Connectivity from Container to BlazeMeter API Server, Where to Find Agent Logs, Overcome Container Storage Limitation, Image Scan Requirements, Resolve Missing Image Tag Docker Location, Resolve Forbidden Not Enough Resources Error

When to Use Each Reference

• Introduction: When understanding what Private Locations are, how they work, or when deciding if Private Locations are the right solution for your testing needs
• Radar Agent: When configuring API Monitoring agents for private API access
• Installation: When installing or upgrading private location agents
• Configuration: When setting up environment variables, certificates, proxies, or auto-updates
• Management: When creating, using, or managing private locations and agents
• Troubleshooting: When diagnosing installation, connectivity, or resource issues