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Users can define Agent Alias and add tasks for QMetry Agent. On activation, the Agent requests for tasks through QMetry. QMetry Automation Agent checks the schedule(s) set in QMetry and executes the automation tests. Users can run Custom Command regardless of Automation Framework or Build Framework. The automation agent can be run immediately or can be scheduled on future dates and times. Users can schedule recurring execution of commands. The execution will be scheduled automatically as per set occurrences. QMetry Agent keeps running the jobs accordingly.

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Note: Automation-related rights are assigned from Customization > Roles. The logged-in user will have access rights over the Agent feature accordingly.

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Step 1. Go to Integration > Automation Agent.

Step 2. Expand the Download & Run Agent section, if not expanded already.

Step 3. You will find Agent download and installation instructions on the screen. Download QMetryAgent.zip by clicking on the Automation Agent download link.

Note: The downloaded zip file will be in the format QMetryAgent_A.B.C.zip where A.B.C will be the version of QMetry Agent.

Step 4: Copy the QMetryAgent_A.B.C.zip file to your server. Navigate to the directory where this file is kept and extract the zip file on the computer drive.

Step 5: Execute the following command to run the agent.

  • startAgent.bat

The QMetry Automation Agent command line wizard will open. Users need to fill required information.

Fields

Description

URL

The URL of your QMetry Test Management application instance.

Key

Enter Automation Agent Key. To generate Automation Key, go to Integration > Automation Agent and click on the Generate Key as described under Automation Agent Key above.

Alias

Enter name of your preference as Agent Alias to identify the specific agent.

Enable Proxy

Users who want to run agent on proxy, can do so by setting this configuration.

Enable VM

Users who want to run agent on virtual machine, can do so by setting this configuration. The manual settings are not required.

Note: This will enable the agent to start automatically when the system reboots.

To stop the running agent: Run stopAgent.bat by clicking on it.

→ Interval Time: By default, the interval time between two scheduled jobs will be 180 seconds. You can change the time by modifying the "Interval" parameter in the QMetryAgent.properties. The minimum value should be 60 seconds.

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Step 1. Go to Integration > Automation Agent.

Step 2. Expand the Download & Run Agent section, if not expanded already.

Step 3. You will find Agent download and installation instructions on the screen. Download QMetryAgent.zip by clicking on the Automation Agent download link.

Note: The downloaded zip file will be in the format QMetryAgent_A.B.C.zip where A.B.C will be the version of QMetry Agent.

Step 4: Copy the QMetryAgent_A.B.C.zip file to your server. Navigate to the directory where this file is kept and execute the following commands.

  • unzip QMetryAgent_A.B.C.zip

Note: Replace A.B.C with the actual version of QMetryAgent.

Step 5: Execute the following commands.

Note: Replace A.B.C with the actual version of QMetryAgent.

Step 6: Run the agent by executing the following command.

The QMetry Automation Agent command line wizard will open. Users need to fill required information.

Field

Description

URL

The URL of your QMetry Test Management application instance.

Key

Enter Automation Agent Key. To generate Automation Key, go to Integration > Automation Agent and click on the Generate Key as described under Automation Agent Key above.

Alias

Enter name of your preference as Agent Alias to identify the specific agent.

Enable Proxy

Users who want to run agent on proxy, can do so by setting this configuration.

Enable VM

Users, who want to run the agent on the virtual machine, can do so by setting this configuration. The manual settings are not required.

Note: This will enable the agent to start automatically when the system reboots.

To stop the running agent:

→ Interval Time: By default, the interval time between two scheduled jobs will be 180 seconds. You can change the time by modifying the "Interval" parameter in the QMetryAgent.properties. The minimum value should be 60 seconds.

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title(B) Run Later

You can schedule the agent to run on a future date and time. Scheduling executions helps testers set execution schedules to be run one after the other.

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titlea. One Time Occurrence

To schedule the run only once on particular day and time, select the Run Later option for Schedule and One Time option for Occurrences.

  • Schedule: Run Later
  • Occurrences: One Time
  • Schedule date and time: Open the calendar and select date and time to initiate the Agent job, and click Submit.


  • Schedule Date: This is scheduled date to execute the command. By default, the field shows current system date in MM-DD-YYYY format. User can modify the date as per requirement. To pick date from calendar, click the calendar icon adjacent to the field.
  • Schedule Time: This is scheduled time to execute the command. Three separate number fields are provided for Hours, Minutes and Seconds. By default, the drop down list shows current system time in HH:MM:SS format. User can modify the time as per requirement by selecting the suitable time to execute the command. Schedules will be sent to the agent at the defined time.

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titleb. Recurring Occurrence

To schedule the recurring runs during a particular period, select the Run Later option for Schedule and Recurring option for Occurrences.

  • Schedule: Run Later
  • Occurrences: Recurring
  • Starting On and Ending On: Select dates using calendar
  • Schedule time: Enter time in HH:MM:SS format
  • Recur: Select one frequency from the following and its corresponding option to schedule the QMetry Agent run recurrently.
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly


Then click Submit.


Manage Schedule

Go to Integration > The Manage Schedule option for the agent allows users to alter the scheduled time and execution commands for the run later or recurring triggers.

Steps

1. Go to Integration > Automation Agent.
2. On the Registered Agents section, click on the Manage Schedule button to manage the schedule details of that particular Agent.

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  • Edit Schedule: Click on the Edit Schedule button to Edit the schedule.

  • Delete Schedule: Click on the Delete Schedule button to Delete the schedule.

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Edit Schedule:

1. Click on the Edit icon for the scheduled agent that you want to update.

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The Edit Schedule Agent screen opens.

2. Make required changes in the schedule of the agent.

3. Click Update.

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Delete Schedule:

  1. Go to Integration > Automation Agent.

  2. On the Registered Agents section, click on the Manage Schedule icon.

  3. Click on the Delete icon to delete the schedule.

View QMetry Automation Agent History

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