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Install Glassbox on an AIQ Test Node

Glassbox monitoring helps diagnose performance bottlenecks in load tests. Install Glassbox on aan TestNodeAIQ Test Node only when the integration is approved for the target environment and the Test Node owner understands the performance, privacy, and monitoring impact. Coordinate installation with theapplication, followingsecurity, instructions.and observability teams.

    Before installation

    • Copy glassbox.war to Appvance_home/TestNetwork/TestNode/webapps

    Restart the TestNode. If you are installing Glassbox on the localhost TestNode installed with AIQ then restart AIQ.

    Browse http://localhost:8080/glassbox. This runsConfirm the Glassbox installer.

    version, AIQ version, Test Node operating system, browser version, and application scope.Validate network access, certificates, proxy settings, and endpoint security policy.Confirm

    Clickwhat data Glassbox captures and whether masking is required.

    Back up current Test Node configuration before making changes.

    Post-install validation

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    Stop the TestNode using the shutdown.bat (or shutdown.sh) command. If you are installing Glassbox on the localhost TestNode in AIQ then exit AIQ

    If you previously installed the Example Services for the AIQ Tutorials, you must remove the Appvance_home/TestNode/webapps/openamr.war and calendar.war. These tutorial applications are not compatible with Glassbox

    Use a text editor to add the following to Appvance_home/TestNetwork/TestNode/startup.bat for Windows or startup.sh for Unix, Linux, and Mac OS
    -Dglassbox.install.dir=./lib/glassbox

    Start the TestNode using the startup.bat (or startup.sh) command. If you are installed Glassbox on the localhost TestNode in AIQ then start AIQ

    Browse http://localhost:8080/glassbox


    Last updated: AprilOctober 01,6, 20242026

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