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Setting up the Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP can significantly enhance your SAP testing framework, but it requires careful preparation. This blog post will guide you through the essential hardware and software prerequisites, detailed installation steps, and important configuration settings. By following this comprehensive guide, you will ensure a smooth setup process and maximize the potential of Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP, streamlining the management of test data, users, and projects.
Prerequisites
To use the Tricentis Test Automation Server, it must first be installed on the desired client. The client itself should fulfill the following requirements:
Hardware
| CPU | i5 Dual-Core 2.4Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Hard disk space | 200 GB |
| Network | 100 Mbit/s |
Software
| Operating systems (64-bit is required) | Win 7 Win 8.1 Win 10 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 |
| Microsoft® .NET Framework | 3.5 or 4.8 |
| .NET Core Window Server Hosting* | 2.2.3 3.1.0 |
User
The user of the machine on which you install Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP needs administrator rights.
Installation process
Once these requirements have been met, the Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP can be installed. It is important to ensure that the Test Automation Server for SAP that you want to install has the same version number as your installed version of Tricentis Test Automation for SAP. The current version is 2023.2.
During the installation itself, there is nothing else to consider apart from the "Service Configuration" item. In the "Service Configuration" you choose between the HTTP protocol and the HTTPS protocol and specify the desired port.
- HTTP/HTTPS: Select an HTTP or HTTPS binding for the Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP features. If you want to protect your transferred user data, create an HTTPS binding for each service after you have installed Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP
- Port: The default port is 80 for HTTP bindings, and 443 for HTTPS bindings. You can specify a different port. The port must be a value between 1 and 65535. You can automatically verify the availability of the port by entering a port number.
Once the installation has been successfully completed, the Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP is available.
Tricentis Test Automation for SAP Server landing page
The Tricentis Test Automation for SAP Server landing page is part of the installation. This webpage allows you to access all server features through a single web interface.
To access the webpage, type the following URL into a browser window: http://<server address>:<port>.
If you use an HTTPS binding , enter https://<server address>:<port>.
- Replace <server address> with the name of the host or the IP address of the server.
- Replace <port> with the port number you specified during the installation. This is only necessary if you changed the default port during the installation.
If the landing page is accessible, the installation has been successfully completed. Test data, users and projects can now be managed with the Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP.
Conclusion
In conclusion, successfully setting up the Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP requires careful attention to both hardware and software prerequisites, including a compatible operating system, adequate hardware specifications, and necessary user permissions. Following the installation steps precisely, particularly in configuring the HTTP/HTTPS protocols and port settings, ensures a smooth setup process. Once installed, the server’s landing page provides a centralized interface to manage test data, users, and projects efficiently. With everything in place, you're now equipped to leverage the full capabilities of Tricentis Test Automation Server for SAP, enhancing your SAP testing framework.
