To execute configured test cases on a remote computer, you must have an installed and configured IBM Agent Controller running on the remote computer. The Agent Controller is also required for executing Rational Robot test scripts from ClearQuest Test Manager on local and remote computers. The Agent Controller accepts and processes execution requests from ClearQuest Test Manager clients. The testing tool (Rational Functional Tester, Rational Performance Tester, or Rational Robot) that executes the configured test case must also be installed on the remote computer.
The Agent Controller is included in the Rational Performance Tester and Rational Functional Tester installations, so you do not need to install it separately to use the remote execution feature with these testing tools. The Rational Performance Tester installation procedure lets you configure the Agent Controller, so you should not have to perform separate configuration steps to use the remote execution feature. You do need to configure the Agent Controller for use with Rational Functional Tester.
The Agent Controller is not included in the Rational Robot installation. To use the remote execution feature with this testing tool, you need to install and configure the Agent Controller.
See the IBM Rational ClearQuest and ClearQuest MultiSite Installation and Upgrade Guide for details about installing and configuring the Agent Controller.