How can TFS build process be configured to execute tests on Test Agents through a Test Controller?

Question

We have a Visual Studio test controller with 3 registered test agents in a specific test environment setup for our nightly automation runs. I\'ve seen ample documentation o

Answer 1

Actually, you don'have to change anything to your template. Just make sure your build definition refers to the correct tests and testsettings file that are configured for remote execution.

Step 1: Please open http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee256991.aspx and scroll down to the section "Add a test settings for remote execution or data collection to your solution". Follow this to create a test settings file for remote execution.

Step 2: Edit your build definition: go to the Process page, under heading "2. Basic", open the Automated Tests dialog by clicking the "..."at the end. It the Automated Tests dialog, click "Add". Then browse for your test settings file (for remote execution, the one you just created) and confirm your choices.

Now save your build definition and queue your build. Automagically, your tests are now performed on the remote system, because your testsettings file tells your build system to do so.

Hope that is enough to start your remote tests to work.