Launch Selenium Webdriver on Windows
Connect to your VM
Run our sample code and develop your own scripts
Troubleshooting
Navigate to our listing page on the AWS Marketplace and click 'Continue to Subscribe'.
On the subsequent page, review and accept our terms by selecting 'Accept Terms'.
Once the subscription process is complete, select 'Continue to Configuration'.
Choose the region where you wish to deploy the virtual machine, then click 'Continue to Launch'.
On the final page, select the instance type you wish to use (the recommended instance type is pre-selected) and review the other launch options. Then, click 'Launch'.
After launching, you can view your instance in the EC2 Management Console.
Get the Windows password of your instance in the EC2 Management Console (make sure to be in the correct AWS region) by selecting your instance -> Actions -> Security -> Get Windows Password.
Browse for your the key file you specified when you launched the instance.
Click on 'Decrypt Password' and save the password. The user name for the virtual machine is 'Administrator'.
Open 'Remote Desktop Connection' and connect using the public IP address of your virtual machine.
When prompted, enter 'Administrator' as the username and the password you obtained from the EC2 console (refer to the step above).
Connect to the instance via RDP and log into user 'Administrator'.
Open Command Line Interface. Navigate into C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Selenium\python3 by
cd C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Selenium\python3
Run the sample code for Chrome by
python3 sample-chrome.py
Run the sample code for Firefox by
python3 sample-firefox.py
You can observe how Chrome/Firefox execute the sample script.
Note: The first execution after startup is typically very slow, especially on instances with low memory. There's a chance the browser might run out of memory. Performance should improve over time.
By navigating to the Desktop -> Selenium -> python3 folder, you can view screenshots that have been taken.
To edit the script, right-click and select Open with Notepad++. Remember to save the file after making your changes.
Switch back to the Command Prompt window and execute the modified scripts again with:
python sample-chrome.py
How to Utilize the Clipboard for Copy & Paste Operations
Most RDP and VNC clients are designed to integrate with your system's clipboard, enabling straightforward copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) functionality. This feature allows you to copy text or files on one end and paste them on the other without any complex procedures.
Using "Remote Paste" Feature: Some clients offer an enhanced feature known as "remote paste." This option can usually be found within the client's settings or preferences menu. When enabled, it optimizes the process for copying content from your local system to the virtual machine, ensuring smoother and potentially faster transfers.
Steps for Effective Copy & Paste:
For Text:
For Files:
Troubleshooting Tips:
Clipboard Not Working? If you encounter issues with the clipboard functionality, first ensure that clipboard sharing is enabled in your RDP/VNC client's settings. This setting is crucial for copy-paste operations to work across your local system and the virtual machine.
File Transfer Fails? Ensure that the client and virtual machine both support file transfer via clipboard. Some setups may require additional configuration or support only text copy-paste by default.
Performance Issues: For large files or slow connections, consider using dedicated file transfer protocols or services instead of clipboard operations for a more reliable and efficient transfer process.