Micro Focus Quality Center / ALM tool has taken the place of the HP Quality Center / ALM tool, but the information provided here remains relevant to the updated Micro Focus domain and tools.
We’re starting the tutorial series on the HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Quality Center (QC) tool. This online program consists of seven comprehensive tutorials.
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We’ve compiled a list of all the HP ALM tutorials for easy reference.
What You Will Learn:
- List of All HP ALM Quality Center Tutorials
- Tutorial #1: Introduction to HP ALM (QC) Tool
- Wrapping Up
List of All HP ALM Quality Center Tutorials
- Tutorial #1: Intro to HP ALM Quality Center
- Tutorial #2: Quality Center Installation Instructions
- Tutorial #3: Requirements and Release Cycle Oversight
- Tutorial #4: Building and Handling Test Cases
- Tutorial #5: Run Test Cases Using ALM/QC
- Tutorial #6: Adding Defects and Other Topics
- Tutorial #7: Analyzing a Project Using Dashboard Tools
- Bonus Tutorial #8: 70 Commonly Asked HP ALM QC Interview Questions
The first tutorial will give you a comprehensive overview of the tool, including straightforward examples and relevant screenshots to improve your understanding of the tool.
We suggest you go through these tutorials in order. Once completed, you’ll have a thorough understanding of how to efficiently use this tool in your projects.
Tutorial #1: Introduction to HP ALM (QC) Tool
The HP ALM software is designed to manage different stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements collection to testing.
Formerly known as HP Quality Center (QC), HP ALM acts as a test management tool and a project management tool. The switch from HP QC to HP ALM began from version 11.0. This tutorial is an excellent guide for beginners to this tool.
Benefits
The following are the key benefits of using this tool:
- Easy to comprehend and user-oriented
- Integration with external tools like HP UFT for automation testing and HP Load Runner for Performance Testing
- Project status visibility for all stakeholders
- Lessens risks linked with managing project artifacts during different stages
- Cuts down costs and time
- Offers flexibility
Capabilities
The below list outlines the features provided by this tool:
- Release Management: Manages traceability between test cases and releases
- Requirement Management: Ensures test cases cover all identified requirements
- Test Case Management: Keeps a version history of alterations in test cases and serves as a central repository for all test cases
- Test Execution Management: Tracks numerous test case runs and certifies the reliability of the testing effort
- Defect Management: Makes sure major defects are evident to project stakeholders and proceeds through a specified life cycle until resolution
- Report Management: Produces reports and graphical representations to track project health
QC in Comparison to ALM
HP Application Lifecycle Management provides all core functionalities of HP Quality Center, along with additional features:
- Project Planning and Tracking: Facilitates the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using ALM data and tracks them in line with project milestones
- Defect Sharing: Enables sharing of defects between various projects
- Project Reporting: Generates tailored project reports from several projects using pre-set templates
- Integration with Third-party Tools: Facilitates integration with third-party tools such as HP LoadRunner, HP Unified Functional Testing, and REST API
HP ALM Version History
HP QC was originally named Test Director, a Mercury Interactive product. Test Director was later bought by HP and rebranded to HP Quality Center.
HP Quality Center was renamed to HP Application Lifecycle Management starting from version 11.0.
The table shown below provides an overview of the version history:
S.No | Name | Version |
---|---|---|
1 | Test Director | V1.52 to v8.0 |
2 | Quality Center | V8.0 to v10.0 |
3 | Application Lifecycle Management | V11.0 to v11.5x |
HP ALM Design
Below is a high-level overview of the architecture.
The components of this architecture include:
#1) HP ALM Client
The HP ALM Client is the browser used to access the tool. Leveraging the Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) technology, it connects to the Oracle or MS SQL server at the backend. As a user connects to ALM via its URL, HP ALM client components are downloaded onto the user’s local machine to facilitate interaction with the HP ALM Server. A load balancer is also employed to handle multiple user requests concurrently.
#2) Application Server
The Application Server, the ALM Server, lets the user connect. It employs Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to handle user requests.
#3) Database Server
The Database Server comprises the following components:
- ALM Database Server
- Site Administration Database Server
The ALM database server stores project-specific data such as project reports and project user details. The Site Administration database server holds domain, user, and project data.
HP ALM Editions
This tool comes in four editions:
- HP ALM
- HP ALM Essentials
- HP Quality Center Enterprise Edition
- HP ALM Performance Center Edition
HP ALM is the main product with all available ALM features. HP ALM Essentials provides basic functionalities like requirements, test plans, and defects. HP Quality Center Enterprise Edition is designed for users who want to connect ALM with HP Unified Functional Testing for automation scripts. HP ALM Performance Center Edition is for users who wish to integrate HP ALM with HP LoadRunner for performance testing.
Migrate Test Cases From Excel to HP ALM
Creating test cases directly in this tool can be a lengthy process. An Excel Add-in can be used to import test cases from Excel to this tool.
HP ALM Excel Add-in Implementation
Follow the steps below to download and install the HP ALM Excel add-in:
#1) Download the HP ALM Excel add-in from here. This will open the web page.
#2) Click on the ‘GET IT’ button. Download the add-in version that is compatible with the ALM version you have installed.