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This page will walk you through testing and submitting a result for an iso. We will execute a single testcase against a ubuntu desktop iso, but the information can be applied to any iso and any testcase. Additionally, we will run our test using a virtual machine. Real hardware can be utilized and is desirable for some forms of testing. This page will walk through testing and submitting a result for an iso. A single testcase will be executed against a ubuntu desktop iso, but the information can be applied to any iso and any testcase. Additionally, the test run will utilize a virtual machine. Real hardware can be utilized and is desirable for some forms of testing, but a VM is utilized for simplicity in this case.

== Video Screencast of Tutorial ==
A video version of this tutorial [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noDAsZjvmSA|can be seen on youtube]].
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* Virtualbox
 * sudo apt-get install virtualbox-ose
* TestDrive
 * sudo apt-get install testdrive
* Launchpad account
* [[https://help.launchpad.net/YourAccount/NewAccount/|Sign up if needed]]
 * Virtualbox
  * sudo apt-get install virtualbox
 
* Test''''''Drive
  * sudo apt-get install testdrive
 * Launchpad/Ubuntu SSO account
 
* [[https://help.launchpad.net/YourAccount/NewAccount/|Sign up if needed]]

= Prerequisites =
Make sure you understand what the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/QATracker|QATracker]] is.
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* Open a browser and navigate to [[http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/]]
* Click the login link located on the lefthand side of the page
* Enter your ubuntu sso account information
 * Open a browser and navigate to [[http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/]]
 * {{attachment:login.png}} Click the login link located on the lefthand side of the page
 * Enter your ubuntu sso account information
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= Finding the testcase =
In this example, we will be testing the i386 build of the ubuntu desktop iso. To obtain the download link for the iso, let’s learn how to navigate the [[http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/|iso tracker]]. On the main page is a list of the current milestones. During development there is either a ‘daily’ iso, or a set milestone like alpha, or beta. For our purposes, click the current daily or milestone for the current development release.
= Selecting the milestone =
Once logged into the package tracker, you should see a list of milestones. During development there is either a ‘daily’ iso, or a set milestone like alpha, or beta, etc. For this test, click the current daily or alpha/beta, etc, milestone for the current development release.
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Now, I am presented with a list of products for the milestone I chose. For our example, let’s test the ‘Ubuntu Desktop i386’ iso. Search the page for the link and click it. '''NOTE: Only milestones with a status of 'Testing' can have test results submitted. If the status is set to released, no new results can be contributed'''.

= Finding the testcase =
Note the list of products displayed that correspond to the milestone selected. In this example, testing will occur against the i386 build of the ubuntu desktop iso. Find the ‘Ubuntu Desktop i386’ iso by searching the page, then click the link.
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Now we’re presented with a page that lists the testcases for the iso we selected. Next, a page listing the testcases for the selected iso (product) is shown.
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{{attachment:links.png}} At the top are two links; one containing the download links for the iso, and the other giving you information on how to report a bug you may find while testing the iso. Take a moment to review the bug reporting instructions page. We’ll be using [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsingDevelopmentReleases|TestDrive]] to download the iso for us, so we don’t have to worry about grabbing the download link for the iso. {{attachment:links.png}} At the top are two links; one containing the download links for the iso, and the other giving information on how to report a bug found while testing the iso. Take a moment to review the bug reporting instructions page. [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsingDevelopmentReleases|TestDrive]] will download the iso by itself, so it is not necessary to download the iso manually using the given download link.
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So, let’s select a simple testcase to start. Click the link for the “Install (entire disk) testcase. Click the link for the “Install (entire disk)" testcase. This is a simple testcase that teaches the basics of installing using ubiquity. For more information on the testcases, see [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/InstallMethods|this link]] and/or read through the testcase in question.
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Great, we’re all ready to begin. Now let’s download our iso and setup a virtual machine using testdrive and virtualbox.
Next, testdrive will be used to setup the virtual machine and download the iso to begin the test.
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Select the ubuntu i386 iso we want to test and press the ‘sync’ button. It will download the iso. Once finished, click the launch button and the VM will start. See the [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsingDevelopmentReleases|wiki page] for more information on testdrive itself. Select the ubuntu i386 iso from the list of iso's shown inside testdrive and press the ‘sync’ button. Testdrive will download the iso showing it's progress underneath the iso. Once finished, click the launch button and a virtual machine containing the downloaded iso as the primary boot device will start. Reference this [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UsingDevelopmentReleases|wiki page]] for more information on testdrive itself. It's important to remember to sync the iso before each launch. This ensures the most up to date version of the iso is being tested and the results won't be skewed by using an older version.
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With the VM launched, start reading the testcase. Most of the testcases follow a simple [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/TestCaseFormat|format]] - perform an action, and then expect a result. A step in this [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Testing/TestCaseFormat|format]] is shown below.
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= Preparing to submit a result =
Ok, the test is all finished. Did everything go ok? If so, you can fill in the result at the bottom with a “pass”. Don’t worry about the hardware profile field for now. If you encountered a bug, t’s a good idea to take a look at the “Bugs” section above the submit form.
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{{attachment:bugs.png}} Go through each step of the testcase and follow the instructions. Perform the action, and ensure the expected result occurs. If something different occurs, note it as a bug, but continue the testcase.
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It will contain previously encountered bugs, of which you may have found a duplicate. Roll your mouse over the bug icon to see the information, or click to be taken to the report on launchpad.
If your bug is a duplicate, simply note the number and report as usual. If it was not a duplicate and you need to report a new bug, if possible report the bug using ubuntu-bug the instructions you read earlier.
In our case, we want to use ‘ubuntu-bug ubiquity’ from our VM installation. Using ‘ubuntu-bug’ will guide us through the bug filing process and attach important logging information to help fix the bug. Once you’ve finished reporting the bug in launchpad, make sure to note the bug number. You’ll need it to place in the bugs field when you submit your report. Now if you encountered a bug but were still able to complete the installation, still file the bug and report it when you submit your ‘passed’ result.

= Submit a result =

An example of a failure result submission. Note that you required to submit a bug if the test failed.

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An example of a pass submission, and in this case, a bug as well.

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= Finishing Up =
Congratulations, you’ve just submitted your first result. After submitting you should see your result in the list below the testcase.

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Your first ISO test

This page will walk through testing and submitting a result for an iso. A single testcase will be executed against a ubuntu desktop iso, but the information can be applied to any iso and any testcase. Additionally, the test run will utilize a virtual machine. Real hardware can be utilized and is desirable for some forms of testing, but a VM is utilized for simplicity in this case.

Video Screencast of Tutorial

A video version of this tutorial can be seen on youtube.

Requirements

  • Virtualbox
    • sudo apt-get install virtualbox
  • TestDrive

    • sudo apt-get install testdrive
  • Launchpad/Ubuntu SSO account

Prerequisites

Make sure you understand what the QATracker is.

Logging in to the iso tracker

  • Open a browser and navigate to http://iso.qa.ubuntu.com/

  • login.png Click the login link located on the lefthand side of the page

  • Enter your ubuntu sso account information

Selecting the milestone

Once logged into the package tracker, you should see a list of milestones. During development there is either a ‘daily’ iso, or a set milestone like alpha, or beta, etc. For this test, click the current daily or alpha/beta, etc, milestone for the current development release.

milestones.png

NOTE: Only milestones with a status of 'Testing' can have test results submitted. If the status is set to released, no new results can be contributed.

Finding the testcase

Note the list of products displayed that correspond to the milestone selected. In this example, testing will occur against the i386 build of the ubuntu desktop iso. Find the ‘Ubuntu Desktop i386’ iso by searching the page, then click the link.

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Next, a page listing the testcases for the selected iso (product) is shown.

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links.png At the top are two links; one containing the download links for the iso, and the other giving information on how to report a bug found while testing the iso. Take a moment to review the bug reporting instructions page. TestDrive will download the iso by itself, so it is not necessary to download the iso manually using the given download link.

Click the link for the “Install (entire disk)" testcase. This is a simple testcase that teaches the basics of installing using ubiquity. For more information on the testcases, see this link and/or read through the testcase in question.

Next, testdrive will be used to setup the virtual machine and download the iso to begin the test.

Obtaining the iso

Open the dash and startup TestDrive.

Select the ubuntu i386 iso from the list of iso's shown inside testdrive and press the ‘sync’ button. Testdrive will download the iso showing it's progress underneath the iso. Once finished, click the launch button and a virtual machine containing the downloaded iso as the primary boot device will start. Reference this wiki page for more information on testdrive itself. It's important to remember to sync the iso before each launch. This ensures the most up to date version of the iso is being tested and the results won't be skewed by using an older version.

Executing the testcase

With the VM launched, start reading the testcase. Most of the testcases follow a simple format - perform an action, and then expect a result. A step in this format is shown below.

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Go through each step of the testcase and follow the instructions. Perform the action, and ensure the expected result occurs. If something different occurs, note it as a bug, but continue the testcase.

Preparing to submit a result

Evaluating Bugs

While performing the test, if an expected result does not occur, note it as a bug. Follow the bug-reporting instructions for the product you are testing, and report it once the test has ended. A bug can be attached to a 'passed' or 'failed' result, and testcases can have multiple bugs.

If a bug was encountered, check the “Bugs” section above the submit form to see if the bug is a duplicate of one already reported against the testcase.

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The list contains previously encountered bugs found during testing this testcase. Roll the mouse over the bug icon to see the information, or click to be taken to the report on launchpad. If the bug is found to be a duplicate, note the number of the bug and use it during your report. If the bug was not a duplicate and a new bug needs to be reported, follow the instructions found under the 'Link to bug reporting instructions' for the iso.

Determining the result

A testcase can have unexpected results, but still pass. Generally a passed result can be issued whenever each step in the testcase is able to be executed (even if the results don't match the expected result) and the final result matches the intent of the testcase. If in doubt of whether or not the bug in question represents a testcase failure, report the bug and file the testcase as 'failed' with a comment regarding the confusion. Ask for help on the mailing list for confirmation from someone else on the team.

Submit a result

An example of a failure result submission. Note that a bug number is required to submit a 'failed' result.

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An example of a passed submission.

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Finishing Up

Congratulations, the result has been submitted! After submitting the result should appear in the list below the testcase.

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If editing is needed, select the 'pencil' icon in the row of your submission to edit the testcase or delete it.

Next Steps

Further testcases can now executed and reported against. Explore other testcases and submit results. If unable to understand or execute a testcase, seek help on the mailing list. Happy Testing!

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