IBM Rational Performance Tester SDK

com.ibm.rational.test.lt.recorder.core.extensibility
Interface IRecordingComponentPrerequisiteValidator


public interface IRecordingComponentPrerequisiteValidator

Validates whether a given type of recorder or client can be executed on the current RPT installation, and provides the user with advice in how to obtain the required software if the prerequisites to launch the recorder or client are not met.


Method Summary
 IStatus validate(String recordingComponentType)
          Validates if the given recording component (recorder or client) can be executed on the local machine.
 

Method Detail

validate

IStatus validate(String recordingComponentType)
Validates if the given recording component (recorder or client) can be executed on the local machine. A typical test would verify if the required software is installed, and if the version is supported.
Important: This method may be repeatedly invoked within a RPT session. If the verification process is time-consuming, the implementation is advised to cache the result.

Parameters:
recordingComponentType -
Returns:
A status, which should be either OK, or an error status. The message field is used only if the severity is ERROR, and should guide the user so he can install the missing software.

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