qTest vs. Micro Focus Enterprise Test Server

Effective software testing requires centralized management and visibility from the initial concept to the final production phase to enhance both the speed and security of software releases. Tricentis qTest empowers teams to collaborate more efficiently and accelerate delivery while minimizing risks by integrating, overseeing, and scaling testing efforts across the organization. Comprehensive testing encompasses a wide array of tools, teams, test types, and methodologies. By unifying these aspects, Tricentis qTest allows teams to release software with greater assurance and lower risk. Furthermore, it assists in pinpointing collective opportunities for speeding up processes. Teams can automate additional testing, boost release velocity, and enhance collaboration throughout the software development lifecycle. With seamless integrations into DevOps tools like Jira, Jenkins, and GitHub, quality assurance and development teams can remain aligned and coordinated. Additionally, maintaining a thorough audit trail enables tracing of defects and tests back to their development and requirements, ensuring clarity and accountability. Cross-project reporting facilitates alignment among teams, fostering a more cohesive approach to software development and delivery.

By utilizing low-cost virtual or containerized servers, Service Delivery and QA teams can effectively alleviate capacity bottlenecks and expedite the testing of changes, ultimately enhancing delivery speeds. To accommodate Continuous Integration demands and the need for fast deliveries, scaling up is essential. The Enterprise Test Server provides testing and delivery teams with comprehensive access to a fully equipped environment dedicated to application testing. This setup enables rapid completion of all activities within quality assurance and service delivery cycles without sacrificing quality. Moreover, the Enterprise Test Server aids organizations in minimizing the expenses associated with mainframe testing by leveraging more affordable Windows servers, while also helping to control testing resource costs. The combination of these strategies fosters a more efficient and economical testing process.