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A Target points to the application, service, or web site that you want to test, including its location (URL), and any authentication information necessary to successfully run a test. A Target also contains a specification of the information needed to properly format and send messages to the given test service or site. A Target also serves as a template for Test Clips that will be created based upon its values—fill in Target values such as inputs, outputs, and validations, and they will also appear in messages using that Target.

The Targets list shows all configured targets (including SOAP WSDL, HTTP, WebUI/Ajax and other targets) that are currently defined within SOASTA CloudTest. The target Name, Owner, Created, and Last Modified dates are displayed. Click the column headings to sort by any given field.

SOAP WSDL

Choose SOAP with a WSDL URL if you have a web service that uses a WSDL URL. You will need the WSDL URL (or the equivalent code) to define a SOAP WSDL target. You will also need valid credentials to connect to that service. 

HTTP

Choose HTTP to test a web site at the message level. For HTTP targets intended to test load on servers, you can automatically create the target and clips using the Recorder.

WebUI/Ajax

Choose WebUI / Ajax if you have a web site user interface to test.

Create a New Target

1. Select Targets in the Repository list. The Targets list appears on the right.
2. With the Targets list selected, click New.

The Target Editor appears with the Target Definition Wizard active. Use this wizard to select from among the possible types of targets to define.

3. Click Next. The Select Target Type step appears.

• To create an HTTP(S) target, choose HTTP and click Next. Define the HTTP Target appears.

For HTTP you will be asked to enter a target name, location, and any associated authentication information. Use this option for HTTPS targets as well.

Note: In general, the best practice is to automatically create HTTP and HTTPS targets and clips using the HTTP(S) Recorder.

• To create a WSDL target, choose SOAP with a WSDL URL and click Next. Define the WSDL Target appears.

Use this option if you have a web service that uses a WSDL URL.

For WSDL you will be asked to enter a target name, location (WSDL URL), and any associated authentication information.

• To create a WebUI / Ajax target, choose WebUI/ Ajax and click Next. Defube tge WebUI / Ajax Target appears.

Use this option if you have a web site user interface to test.

For WebUI/Ajax, you will be asked to enter a target name and location.

Once you have supplied the target information, click Next. A summary screen appears to display data you entered. Review this information and click Finish when you're ready.

Optionally, enter additional information about the new target in the Target Editor. For example, login information that will propagate to test clips based on this target. Click Save again if you make additional changes.