Creating a test script in Micro Focus ALM

You must create a VAPI-XP-TEST type of test script on Micro Focus Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to provide the details of the performance test runs.

  • You must be familiar with working with Micro Focus ALM

  • You must have performed the following tasks:

    • Installed Micro Focus ALM. For more information about installation of Micro Focus ALM, refer to the ALM Help Center.

    • Been granted access to the Micro Focus ALM server.

  1. Log in to the Micro Focus ALM portal, if you are not already logged in.
    The Micro Focus ALM dashboard is displayed.
  2. Create a test by performing the following steps:
    1. Expand Testing from the left pane, and then click Test Plan.
    2. Select a folder from the available list to create a new test.
    3. Click the New Test icon to create a new test.
    4. Enter a name for the test in the Test Name field.
    5. Select VAPI-XP-TEST as test type from the Type drop-down list, and then click OK.
      Note: Test Performance does not support other types of tests at this moment.
      The VAPI-XP Wizard is displayed.
  3. Select VBScript from the Script Language drop-down list.
  4. Enter a name for the script in the Script Name field.

    The default name of the script is entered as script. You can change it by entering a new name.

  5. Click Next, and then select COM/DCOM Server Test as a test type.
  6. Click Finish.
You have created the VAPI-XP-TEST test script in Micro Focus ALM.
You must configure the test script to add the required parameter values of performance test. See Configuring test scripts in Micro Focus ALM.