Getting started with HTTP and DNS measurements¶
To get started with HTTP and DNS measurements in Paragon Active Assurance, please follow these simple steps.
Download a Test Agent¶
In this step we will download, install, and configure a Test Agent.
Under Test Agents in the Paragon Active Assurance user interface, click the Download button.
Download the desired type of Test Agent.
Follow the installation instructions for Test Agents given here.
By default, once connected and powered up, all Test Agents will communicate directly with the Paragon Active Assurance server over an encrypted connection:
In the cloud server case, to https://login.paa.juniper.net using:
Test Agent Appliance: TCP port 443
Test Agent Application: TCP port 6800
In the on-premise server case, to the host IP using TCP port 6000 (default, configurable).
Start your first test¶
Follow the instructions below to start a simple HTTP test.
Log in to your account in the Paragon Active Assurance user interface.
On the left-side bar, click the Tests button and select New Test Sequence.
Select the HTTP & DNS task category.
Select the HTTP task.
Under Clients, select one of the Test Agents you have installed.
Under URL, specify what URL to request from the client Test Agent.
Give the test a name, and click Start.
Done; you should see measurement results starting to come in very soon.
To learn more, read the page Introduction to tests and monitors.
A full treatment of HTTP and DNS testing is found on the following pages: