Device Reservation
Overview:
Device reservation in software testing refers to the process of booking or allocating a specific physical or virtual device for exclusive use during a testing session. When a device is reserved, it is locked for the exclusive use of the person or team that made the reservation, preventing others from accessing it during the reserved time. Device reservation systems often include scheduling features that allow users to book devices in advance, ensuring availability when needed for testing.
Reservations are usually time-bound, meaning the device is available for a specific period. This approach helps manage the testing process efficiently and avoids conflicts among multiple users. In cloud-based testing platforms or labs, device reservation can also involve reserving a virtual instance of a device, which can then be accessed remotely for testing purposes.
Step 1: Log in to your TestGrid account.
- After logging into the TestGrid Platform with valid credentials, go to the real device cloud on the left side of the screen.
- After clicking on the Real Device Cloud, you will see all devices allocated to that user. You can then view the device information by clicking the “i” icon.
Step 2: After clicking the ‘i’ button, the “Reserve” button will appear. Clicking this button will open the reserve window.
Step 3: Once clicked on the reserve tab, this window will appear to reserve the device for the duration that the user requires.
- Once you fill in the appropriate details in the required field, click on the reserve button.
Step 4: A pop-up with the device reservation added will display at the top, as shown in the figure below.
Step 5: Once a device is reserved, an email will be sent to all other users informing them that the device has been added to their account as well.
Step 6: Once the device is reserved, select Reserved Devices at the top of the screen to view the list of reserved devices.
Step 7: When 15 minutes remain in their reservation period bucket, the user will be given the choice to extend or release.
Step 8: Extend is used when the user requires additional time to complete the test cases. The release function removes the device from the reserved list.
Note: Admins can revoke or assign any other user to the same device. This can be explored fully in the admin dashboard.
Happy Testing!!