How to install JMeter?

To install Apache JMeter and conduct testing, follow these detailed steps:

1. Install Java Development Kit (JDK) :

JMeter requires Java to run. Ensure you have Java 8 or higher installed.

Steps:

• Windows/Linux/macOS:
  • Download and install JDK from the official Oracle or OpenJDK site.
  • Verify installation: Open a terminal/command prompt and run:

java --version

It should display the installed version.

2. Download Apache JMeter :

• Go to the Apache JMeter download page.
• Navigate to the Binaries section and download the ZIP file for the latest version of JMeter.

3. Extract and Setup into C:\tools

4. Copy all the jars from

• https://github.com/devopsschool-demo-labs-projects/jmeter-lib

into

• C:\tools\apache-jmeter-5.4\lib\ext

5. Run JMeter :

• Navigate to the bin folder inside the extracted directory and run jmeter.bat (Windows) or jmeter.sh (Linux/Mac) to start JMeter.

Launch JMeter

• After starting JMeter, you will see its graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI consists of two main sections: the left pane for adding elements and the right pane for configuring them

Plugins Installation:

• You can extend JMeter functionality using plugins by installing the JMeter Plugins Manager.

• Download and install the Plugins Manager from JMeter Plugins.

After installing, restart JMeter, and access it via Options → Plugins Manager.

Plugins need to be installed :

Upgrades :

upgrades all plugins and click the apply changes and restart Jmeter.

Conclusion :

Following these steps will enable you to install and Apache JMeter effectively.