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To create a new AWS instance in the main menu, go to Tools -> Cloud Load Agent Manager... You can also navigate through Load Agents -> Create Cloud Load Agent. The AWS Manager dialog will appear. Click the Create AWS Instance button to bring up the AWS Load Agent Wizard.

Info

To create auto-provision AWS instances before a test starts and de-provision the AWS instances after the test ends, use AWS cloud templates

Note

 Note: StresStimulus creates On-Demand Windows AWS instances. AWS provides these instances at a pricing structure that is described here. While StresStimulus attempts to terminate instances that are no longer needed, users are responsible for confirming the instance was terminated by AWS. StresStimulus is not liable for any AWS charges.


AWS Credentials

To create AWS Agents, you will need to have an active AWS account with a configured IAM user. Then enter your Access Key ID and Secret Access Key in the text boxes and click Next. For more on finding your access key id and secret access key, key click click here.

Region Selection

Next, select the region in which to create your instance. A list of available regions is located here. If this is the first time that region is selected, you will need to create a key pair that will be used to decrypt the Administrator passwords for all instances in this region. Click the Create New Key Pair button to create a new key pair.

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