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Note: This section describes how to import software, merge modules, OS snapshots, and web applications into the library. Please read the library overview to get details on the UI and available additional functionalities. |
The library enables the management of four different types of resources:
•Software Packages
In RayQC Advanced, importable software packages are .msi files with optional transforms (.mst). These resources may either be imported into the database (=library), or be used as a temporary test resource from the file system. Importing is recommended for software that is about to be part of test procedures quite frequently.
•Merge Modules
The second package type that can be imported are merge modules (.msm). These resources may either be imported into the database (=library), or be used as a temporary test resource from the file system. Importing is recommended for MSM's that are about to be part of test procedures quite frequently.
•OS Snapshots
Testing in RayQC Advanced may be performed against a standard operating system environment (such as Windows 8.1 or Windows 10), or against a specific device state, represented by an OS snapshot. OS snapshots must be imported to be available for testing. Currently, this application only supports import of OS Snapshots in .rcs format.
•App-V packages
Another package type that can be imported into RayQC Advanced are .appv files. These resources may either be imported into the database (=library), or be used as a temporary test resource from the file system. They can be tested with a fixed set of rules against different operating systems.
•Web Apps
In RayQC Advanced web applications may be tested against different browsers. Currently RayQC Advanced offers the possibility to test web applications on Internet Explorer 9, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Explorer 11. Web applications can be either imported or the test can be launched by using the URL. If imported, when performing the test, a connection to the tested web application is still necessary since the resources are downloaded when the test is actually performed.
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Tip: In order to be able to check if a software package or merge module installation would cause conflicts on a concrete device, a snapshot has to be taken from that device. To do so, users have to install either RayPack itself, or the Standalone Repackager out of the RayPack toolset, on that device. Whilst the capture wizard is executed, it is possible to save the snapshots that are captured during the wizard run. These .rcs files may be copied and used as base for testing in RayQC Advanced. |
Open the Library
Importing has to be performed directly from the UI of the library.
To open this view:
1.Go to the dashboard on the Home Screen
2.Click on the software tile
Preparing the Library Folder Structure
The library contains three sub-views, one per resource type. In order to import any resource into one of the catalog views, a folder structure has to be implemented first.
To create a folder:
1.Within the library, open the view that matches the type of resource that has to be imported.
2.Right-click the content area at the center of the screen.
3.From the context menu, select the option "+ New Folder"
4.The new folder is created with a default name.
To rename it, simply start typing the new name, as the folder name is already set into the direct inline edit mode at creation.
To save the new name, hit enter on the keyboard.
To rename an existing folder: perform a right-click on the folder name, and select "Rename" from the context menu, or select the folder and hit F2 on the keyboard.
5.Folders may be nested.
To create a sub-folder instead of a root folder (as described above), right-click a folder, and select the option + New Folder from the context menu.
Now that there is a folder structure, resources may be imported.
To Import Software Packages Into the Library
The library is the right place for storing packages with long-term relevance. Packages relates to .msi files. If required, it is possible to add transform files to the base MSI by selecting them during the import wizard execution.
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Be aware: If an MSI has been imported with additional transforms, all tests against that package will be performed on the combination of MSI and MST(s)! |
To import a software package into the library:
1.Click on the software item on the left-hand side of the library view.
2.Right-click the folder the software has to be imported into.
3.Select Import... from the context menu.
4.Run through the package import wizard
Please refer to the Import Wizard section for further details on the steps and options of this procedure.
5.Finish the wizard once the package has been imported.
6.The software package has been added to the catalog and automatically selected within the tree view structure of resources.
At the right-hand side of the application window, there is the details pane. When an object is selected from the center folder hierarchy, the details of the object are displayed within this pane. If required, the name, manufacturer, and version of the software package can be modified from within the details pane. It is also possible to add tags to a resource from the details pane. Tags are quite helpful to organize and look-up resources.
Once the package is imported, testing it may very well be the next step to perform.
To Import Merge Modules Into the Library
The library is the right place for storing merge modules (MSM files) with long-term relevance.
To import a merge module into the catalog:
1.Click on the merge modules item on the left-hand side of the library view.
2.Right-click the folder the MSM file has to be imported into.
3.Select Import... from the context menu.
4.Run through the package import wizard
Please refer to the Import Wizard section for further details on the steps and options of this procedure.
5.Finish the wizard once the merge module has been imported.
6.The MSM has been added to the library and automatically selected within the tree view structure of resources.
At the right-hand side of the application window, there is the details pane. When an object is selected from the center folder hierarchy, the details of the object are displayed within this pane. If required, the name of the module can be modified from within the details pane.
Once the MSM file is imported, testing it may very well be the next step to perform.
To Import OS Snapshots Into the Library
To import an OS snapshot into the library:
1.Click on the OS snapshots item on the left-hand side of the library view.
2.Right-click the folder the snapshot has to be imported into.
3.Select Import... from the context menu.
4.Run through the package import wizard
Please refer to the Import Wizard section for further details on the steps and options of this procedure.
5.Finish the wizard once the snapshot has been imported.
6.The snapshot has been added to the library and automatically selected within the tree view structure of resources.
At the right-hand side of the application window, there is the details pane. When an object is selected from the center folder hierarchy, the details of the object are displayed within this pane. If required, the name of the snapshot can be modified from within the details pane.
Once the .rcs file is imported, testing packages against it may very well be the next step to perform.
To Import App-V Packages Into the Library
To import an App-V package into the library:
1.Click on the App-V item on the left-hand side of the library view.
2.Right-click the folder the software has to be imported into.
3.Select Import... from the context menu.
4.Run through the package import wizard
Please refer to the Import Wizard section for further details on the steps and options of this procedure.
5.Finish the wizard once the package has been imported.
6.The App-v package has been added to the catalog and automatically selected within the tree view structure of resources.
At the right-hand side of the application window, there is the details pane. When an object is selected from the center folder hierarchy, the details of the object are displayed within this pane. If required, the name, manufacturer, and version of the software package can be modified from within the details pane. It is also possible to add tags to a resource from the details pane. Tags are quite helpful to organize and look-up resources.
Once the package is imported, testing it may very well be the next step to perform.
To Import Web Applications Into the Library
To import a web application into the library:
7.Click on the web apps item on the left-hand side of the library view.
8.Right-click the folder the web application has to be imported into.
9.Select Import... from the context menu.
10.Run through the package import wizard
Please refer to the Import Wizard section for further details on the steps and options of this procedure.
11.Finish the wizard once the web application has been imported.
12.The web application has been added to the library and automatically selected within the tree view structure of resources.
At the right-hand side of the application window, there is the details pane. When an object is selected from the center folder hierarchy, the details of the object are displayed within this pane. If required, the name of the module can be modified from within the details pane.
Once the web application is imported, testing it may very well be the next step to perform.