Work with test agents

Test agents are remote computers that are capable of running test scripts.

Before you begin

You can use Rational TestManager or Rational ClearQuest® Test Manager to coordinate remote testing activities from a local computer.

To run test scripts remotely, perform the following steps:

Procedure

1. Install Rational Functional Tester on the local computer.

2. Install either IBM Rational TestManager v7.0.1.2 or Rational ClearQuest Test Manager on the local computer.

3. To work with TestManager, install the Rational Test Agent software, located on the TestManager CD, and the Rational Agent Controller on the remote agent.

4. To work with Rational ClearQuest Test Manager, install the Rational Agent Controller on the remote agent. (You can install just the Rational Agent Controller or the full Rational Functional Tester .)

5. Start the Rational Test Agent software or the IBM Rational Agent Controller on the remote computer.

6. Enable environments on the remote system.

7. Configure applications to run on the remote system.

• Install the Rational Test Agent on Windows
  This topic describes how to install the Rational Test Agent on a Windows computer.

• Start the Rational Test Agent on Windows
  This topic describes how to start a Test Agent on a Windows computer.

• Install the Rational Test Agent on Linux
  This topic describes how to install the Rational Test Agent on a Linux computer.

• Start the Rational Test Agent and the RAServer on Linux
  This topic describes how to start the Rational Test Agent and the RAServer on Linux.

• Enable environments on Test Agents
  This topic describes how to enable test environments on test agents.

• Configure applications on Test Agents
  This topic describes how to configure applications on test agents.