5.1 Creating Test Case

Each test contains three sections, Setup, Test, and Cleanup. These sections are executed in order from top to bottom. The purpose of these sections is to logically break up the test to make them more readable and maintainable.

It may be helpful to make each test stand-alone so it doesn’t rely on any other test to pass. This means the test will setup the environment the way it expects, then perform the tests, then cleanup the environment so it is clean for the next test. These sections are described in detail:

5.1.1 About Setup

The user must make sure the environment is set up and everything is in order for the tests to work.

The cleanup section in the test gets the environment ready for the next tests. However, there are scenarios when a test might fail before reaching the cleanup stage. So, as a setup to each test it is recommended that you clean everything such as deleting the objects used for tests.

If you find that the Setup and Cleanup sections are nearly identical, you can perform these actions in the cleanup section, then use the Generic Actions > Run Cleanup Actions to execute all Cleanup actions.

Also consider placing common cleanup and create tasks in Template tests. Then call the template test (Generic Actions > Run Template). See Using Templates.

The setup section can also be used to set any variables referenced later in the test.

5.1.2 About Test

In this section, first create any object that needs to be tested. Then generate the event that is being tested for, such as changing a password, moving an object, changing a flag attribute, and so on. Then test for the expected results.

Consider placing common tasks such as object creation in a Template.

5.1.3 About Cleanup

When the Tests succeed, cleanup any objects related to the test and reset the directory back as close to starting conditions as possible.

Clean up in all connected systems that might be affected, along with the identity vault.

5.1.4 Create New Test Case

On this page the user can perform activities such as managing Test Case, creating new Test Case, and duplicating Test Case. It is also possible to import existing Test Case to the Test Suite. Other activities such as exporting, deleting, and grouping of Test Cases can also be performed.

To create a new Test Case, perform the following steps:

  1. On the Tests tab, click to create a new Test Case.

    NOTE:There are two options that appear, such as the Test and the Category. The Test option is for adding a Test Case. If you click Category, a folder will be created where you can add all the Test Cases. Categorizing the Test Cases will help in differentiating the Test Cases and identifying them easily.

    A new Test Case is created.

  2. Select New Test.

  3. Click Edit to change the Test Suite Name and Description.

  4. Click Save and then click global Save .

    Figure 5-1 Create New Test Case

5.1.5 Setup Process

To establish a Setup, perform the following steps:

  1. On the Tests tab, click Setup and then .

  2. Click for drop-down.

  3. Select Connection and Action, and then fill all the details as per your requirements such as connection, action, description and so on.

  4. Click Save , and then Run .

    Reports and Logs will appear.

  5. Click to minimize the Setup tab.

    NOTE:The user can perform any number of Test Cases in all the sections such as Setup, Test and Cleanup.

    Figure 5-2 Setup Tab

5.1.6 Test

On the Test sub-tab you can perform the following actions:

  1. On the Tests sub-tab > Test > to add a new Test.

  2. Fill all the details as per your requirements such as connection, action, description, Object FDN and so on.

  3. Click Save , and then Run .

  4. Click Arrow to minimize the Test tab.

    Reports and Logs will appear.

    Figure 5-3 Test Sub-tab

5.1.7 Cleanup

  1. On the Tests tab > Cleanup > click Add .

  2. Fill all the other details such as Connection, Action, Description, Test to Run, and so on.

  3. Click Save , and then click Run.

The Reports and Logs screen will appear. This screen has all the details such as, the Object that is created in the Setup, if the Test is performed Adding Attributes and Values, if the Cleanup is deleting the Attributes. You can also download the reports by clicking the Download button.

Figure 5-4 Cleanup

5.1.8 Grouping the Tests

When creating a new Test, you will notice a check-box at the top of the Test editor panel labeled as Group Header, when selected, it turns your Test into a virtual group header and is highlighted in the left panel. Any Tests created below this header are considered part of that group.

Test groups allow you to organize your Tests into logical groups that can be collapsed or expanded in the list. Also you can quickly select the Tests in the group by checking the box in the group header.

You can re-order Tests and group headers using drag and drop.

5.1.9 Reordering Tests, Connections, and Actions

Tests, Connections, and Actions can be arranged by dragging them in any order you wish.

5.1.10 Monitoring a Running Test

The Results tab will show a live view of the current log file. To stop the auto-refresh click on the Stop Auto Refresh icon. If you want to view the log from the OS, all logs are available in the validator\logs folder.