Access and Login
The Test Lead's desktop is accessed by typing in the following URL in a web browser:
http(s)://<hostName_or_IP>/flex/html5
User credentials can be customized from the User Setup application by the Test Manager unless another authentication system is in use. Leads and testers must be assigned to a project in order to be able to login. The user is given an opportunity to change that password on their first login if the default authentication system is in use.
Once logged in, the Test Lead's Desktop has the following major areas:
Title Bar
The title bar of the test lead's desktop gives drop-down menus for Dashboards and Projects on the left. Additionally, the name of the person who has logged in, help, and user profile options are displayed on the right.
If the test lead has been assigned to other projects, the drop-down allows them to quickly switch to those other project spaces.
Project Dock
The left side of the desktop has a project dock that lists all the applications that are available to the test lead after selecting a release. This entire tool dock can be slid to the left to make more room for application windows. It can be restored to its original just as easily. A drop-down of the releases are shown directly below the label of the currently used project.
The following applications are currently available:
1. Requirements
This application allows the lead to build out and manage their requirements repository by identifying the requirement areas, authoring or linking to them, importing and exporting requirements etc.
2. Test Repository
This application allows the lead to build out their test repository by identifying the areas to test, assigning them to their resources, importing and exporting test cases etc.
3. Test Planning
This application allows the lead to add and modify test execution cycles, phases and assignment of test cases to be executed in a calendar format
4. Defect Tracking
This application allows the user to search, view, add and modify defects. This application will not be displayed if "None" is chosen for the Defect Tracking System in the Administration application by the test manager
5. Test Execution
This application allows the lead to execute test cases assigned to themselves via the Test Planning application