http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/project/feeds/rssVisual Studio ALM Ranger scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011 <div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br> <br> <u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul> <li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers </li><li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br> <u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul> <li>Additional review by product group completed </li><li>Review by quality group completed </li><li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback </li><li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br> <u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul> <li>None</li></ul> </div> <div></div> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:56:31 GMTReleased: v1.1 - Visual Studio 2012 (Feb 12, 2013) 20130213035631Ahttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011<div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br /><br /><u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul><li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers</li> <li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br /><u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul><li>Additional review by product group completed</li> <li>Review by quality group completed</li> <li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback</li> <li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br /><u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul><li>None</li></ul></div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubWed, 13 Feb 2013 03:56:31 GMTUpdated Release: v1.1 - Visual Studio 2012 (Feb 12, 2013) 20130213035631Ahttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011<div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br /><br /><u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul><li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers</li> <li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br /><u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul><li>Additional review by product group completed</li> <li>Review by quality group completed</li> <li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback</li> <li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br /><u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul><li>None</li></ul></div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubTue, 12 Feb 2013 18:38:15 GMTUpdated Release: v1.1 - Visual Studio 2012 (Feb 12, 2013) 20130212063815Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011 <div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br> <br> <u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul> <li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers </li><li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br> <u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul> <li>Additional review by product group completed </li><li>Review by quality group completed </li><li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback </li><li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br> <u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul> <li>None</li></ul> </div> <div></div> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:38:15 GMTReleased: v1.1 - Visual Studio 2012 (Feb 12, 2013) 20130212063815Phttps://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=12<div class="wikidoc"> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" width="488" height="449" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><strong>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</strong></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.</p> <p><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247829" target="_blank"><img title="image[18]" border="0" alt="image[18]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393195" width="229" height="40" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a> <a href="http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=ALM%20Rangers&sortBy=CurrentReleaseDate&licenses=|&refinedSearch=true" target="_blank"> <img title="image[19]" border="0" alt="image[19]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393196" width="229" height="40" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a> <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787" target="_blank"><img title="image[20]" border="0" alt="image[20]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393197" width="229" height="40" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a></p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Guidance</strong> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><strong>Hands-on Labs</strong> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><strong>Future (Planned)</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><strong>External References</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><strong>Team</strong></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Clemens Reijnen, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sköld, Ravi Shanker, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" width="240" height="52" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubTue, 12 Feb 2013 18:01:38 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20130212060138Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/workitem/19297Hiya,<br />Just reading through the latest version of the guide and I noticed the capitalisation of the word SCRUM. SCRUM is not an acronym and so it should be referred to as Scrum. Also we state it is a methodology and I am not sure that the creators of Scrum would agree, they would argue that it is a framework. I found the references on page 6.<br />Danny.<br />dannycroneSun, 03 Feb 2013 02:06:38 GMTCreated Issue: Minor issue when refering to Scrum [19297] 20130203020638Ahttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011<div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br /><br /><u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul><li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers</li> <li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br /><u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul><li>Additional review by product group completed</li> <li>Review by quality group completed</li> <li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback</li> <li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br /><u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul><li>None</li></ul></div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubSat, 02 Feb 2013 20:51:00 GMTUpdated Release: v1.1 - Visual Studio 2012 (Feb 02, 2013) 20130202085100Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011 <div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br> <br> <u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul> <li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers </li><li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br> <u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul> <li>Additional review by product group completed </li><li>Review by quality group completed </li><li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback </li><li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br> <u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul> <li>None</li></ul> </div> <div></div> Sat, 02 Feb 2013 20:51:00 GMTReleased: v1.1 - Visual Studio 2012 (Feb 02, 2013) 20130202085100Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=11<div class="wikidoc"> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" border="0" alt="clip_image001" width="488" height="449" style="padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-width:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><strong>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</strong></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used.</p> <p><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247829" target="_blank"><img title="image[18]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393195" border="0" alt="image[18]" width="229" height="40" style="padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-width:0px"></a> <a href="http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=ALM%20Rangers&sortBy=CurrentReleaseDate&licenses=|&refinedSearch=true" target="_blank"> <img title="image[19]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393196" border="0" alt="image[19]" width="229" height="40" style="padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-width:0px"></a> <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787" target="_blank"><img title="image[20]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393197" border="0" alt="image[20]" width="229" height="40" style="padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-width:0px"></a></p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Guidance</strong> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><strong>Hands-on Labs</strong> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><strong>Future (Planned)</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><strong>External References</strong></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><strong>Team</strong></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sk&ouml;ld, Clemens Reijnen, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" border="0" alt="image232" width="240" height="52" style="padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-width:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubSat, 02 Feb 2013 20:48:21 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20130202084821Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011<div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br /><br /><u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul><li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers</li> <li>Documentation has been through an independent technical review</li> <li>Documentation has been not reviewed by the quality and recording team</li> <li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br /><u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul><li>Additional review by product group completed</li> <li>Review by quality group completed</li> <li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback</li> <li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br /><u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul><li>Hands-On-Labs are not included at this point for each of the three scenarios</li> <li>FAQ section not yet included</li> <li>Updated reporting section not yet included</li> <li>Information on 3rd party UI for new Microsoft Test Manager 2012 test case clone feature not yet included</li></ul></div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubTue, 15 Jan 2013 18:26:44 GMTUpdated Release: v1 - Visual Studio 2012 (May 31, 2012) 20130115062644Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011 <div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide</b><br> <br> <u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul> <li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers </li><li>Documentation has been through an independent technical review </li><li>Documentation has been not reviewed by the quality and recording team </li><li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br> <u>Changes from previous BETA release</u> <ul> <li>Additional review by product group completed </li><li>Review by quality group completed </li><li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback </li><li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br> <u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul> <li>Hands-On-Labs are not included at this point for each of the three scenarios </li><li>FAQ section not yet included </li><li>Updated reporting section not yet included </li><li>Information on 3rd party UI for new Microsoft Test Manager 2012 test case clone feature not yet included</li></ul> </div> <div></div> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:26:44 GMTReleased: v1 - Visual Studio 2012 (May 31, 2012) 20130115062644Phttps://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=10<div class="wikidoc"> <p align="center"><font style="background-color:#ffff00">The team is planning to deliver the Service Pack #1 end-January 2013.</font></p> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" width="488" height="449" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><b>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</b></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used. <br> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247829" target="_blank"><img title="image[18]" border="0" alt="image[18]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393195" width="229" height="40" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a> <a href="http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=ALM%20Rangers&sortBy=CurrentReleaseDate&licenses=|&refinedSearch=true" target="_blank"> <img title="image[19]" border="0" alt="image[19]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393196" width="229" height="40" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a> <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787" target="_blank"><img title="image[20]" border="0" alt="image[20]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393197" width="229" height="40" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a></p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><b>Guidance</b> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><b>Hands-on Labs</b> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><b>Future (Planned)</b></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><b>External References</b></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><b>Team</b></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sköld, Clemens Reijnen, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" width="240" height="52" style="border-left-width:0px; border-right-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; padding-top:0px; padding-left:0px; margin:0px; display:inline; padding-right:0px; border-top-width:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubTue, 15 Jan 2013 18:25:08 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20130115062508Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/SourceControl/changeset/changes/94877Upgrade&#58; New Version of LabDefaultTemplate.xaml. To upgrade your build definitions, please visit the following link&#58; http&#58;&#47;&#47;go.microsoft.com&#47;fwlink&#47;&#63;LinkId&#61;254563Project Collection Service AccountsMon, 01 Oct 2012 22:38:35 GMTSource code checked in, #94877 20121001103835Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/SourceControl/changeset/changes/94876Checked in by server upgradeProject Collection Service AccountsMon, 01 Oct 2012 22:31:06 GMTSource code checked in, #94876 20121001103106Phttps://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=9<div class="wikidoc"> <p align="center"><a href="http://aka.ms/h01crx"><img title="image_thumb23" border="0" alt="image_thumb23" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384472" width="576" height="202" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a>&#160; <br> <font style="background-color:#ffff00">The team is planning to deliver the final Visual Studio 2012 associated RTM release <strong>mid-September</strong>!</font></p> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" width="488" height="449" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><b>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</b></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used. <br> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247829" target="_blank"><img title="image[18]" border="0" alt="image[18]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393195" width="229" height="40" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <a href="http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=ALM%20Rangers&sortBy=CurrentReleaseDate&licenses=|&refinedSearch=true" target="_blank"> <img title="image[19]" border="0" alt="image[19]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393196" width="229" height="40" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787" target="_blank"><img title="image[20]" border="0" alt="image[20]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393197" width="229" height="40" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><b>Guidance</b> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><b>Hands-on Labs</b> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><b>Future (Planned)</b></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><b>External References</b></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><b>Team</b></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sköld, Clemens Reijnen, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubTue, 14 Aug 2012 17:02:35 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20120814050235Phttps://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=8<div class="wikidoc"> <p align="center"><a href="http://aka.ms/h01crx"><img title="image_thumb23" border="0" alt="image_thumb23" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384472" width="576" height="202" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a>&#160; <br> <font style="background-color:#ffff00">The team is planning to deliver the final Visual Studio 2012 associated RTM release <strong>mid-September</strong>!</font></p> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" width="488" height="449" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><b>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</b></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used. <br> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247829" target="_blank"><img title="image[18]" border="0" alt="image[18]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393195" width="229" height="40" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <a href="http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=ALM%20Rangers&sortBy=CurrentReleaseDate&licenses=|&refinedSearch=true" target="_blank"> <img title="image[19]" border="0" alt="image[19]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393196" width="229" height="40" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787" target="_blank"><img title="image[20]" border="0" alt="image[20]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393197" width="229" height="40" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><b>Guidance</b> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><b>Hands-on Labs</b> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><b>Future (Planned)</b></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><b>External References</b></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><b>Team</b></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sköld, Clemens Reijnen, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a><a href="https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/133935-visual-studio-alm-rangers"><img title="image222" border="0" alt="image222" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384476" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubTue, 14 Aug 2012 17:00:23 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20120814050023Phttps://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=7<div class="wikidoc"> <p align="center"><a href="http://aka.ms/h01crx"><img title="image_thumb23" border="0" alt="image_thumb23" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384472" width="576" height="202" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <br> <a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384473" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a><a href="https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/133935-visual-studio-alm-rangers"><img title="image222" border="0" alt="image222" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384474" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" width="488" height="449" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><b>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</b></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used. <br> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=247829" target="_blank"><img title="image[18]" border="0" alt="image[18]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393195" width="229" height="40" style="border-bottom:0px; border-left:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top:0px; border-right:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <a href="http://www.codeplex.com/site/search?query=ALM%20Rangers&sortBy=CurrentReleaseDate&licenses=|&refinedSearch=true" target="_blank"> <img title="image[19]" border="0" alt="image[19]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393196" width="229" height="40" style="border-bottom:0px; border-left:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top:0px; border-right:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787" target="_blank"><img title="image[20]" border="0" alt="image[20]" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=393197" width="229" height="40" style="border-bottom:0px; border-left:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top:0px; border-right:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><b>Guidance</b> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><b>Hands-on Labs</b> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><b>Future (Planned)</b></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><b>External References</b></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><b>Team</b></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sköld, Clemens Reijnen, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a><a href="https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/133935-visual-studio-alm-rangers"><img title="image222" border="0" alt="image222" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384476" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubFri, 22 Jun 2012 19:38:54 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20120622073854Phttps://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/wikipage?version=6<div class="wikidoc"> <p align="center"><a href="http://aka.ms/h01crx"><img title="image_thumb23" border="0" alt="image_thumb23" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384472" width="576" height="202" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a> <br> <a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384473" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a><a href="https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/133935-visual-studio-alm-rangers"><img title="image222" border="0" alt="image222" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384474" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <h2>Project Description</h2> <p>This Visual Studio ALM Ranger project has the primary goal of delivering scenario based and hands-on guidance for managing your Microsoft Test Manager test plans, test cases and shared steps when going to the next sprint, next release and when working with multiple code branches. The guidance will help you:</p> <ul> <li>Minimize test plan creation overhead </li><li>Get the reporting you expect </li><li>Create and maintain baselines for test results and test cases </li></ul> <p><a href="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318962"><img title="clip_image001" border="0" alt="clip_image001" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=318963" width="488" height="449" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> <p>Bookmark the Visual Studio ALM Rangers <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/"> blog</a>, using tag <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/tags/TFSTCBG"> TFSTCBG</a>, for the latest information on this project.</p> <h2><b>Visual Studio ALM Rangers</b></h2> <p>This guidance is created by the Visual Studio ALM Rangers, who have the mission to provide out of band solutions for missing features and/or guidance. This content was created with support from Microsoft Product Group, members of Microsoft Services, Microsoft Most Valued Professionals (MVPs) and technical specialists from technology communities around the globe, giving you a real-world view from the field, where the technology has been tested and used. <br> For more information on the Rangers please visit <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358786.aspx</a> and for a list of other Rangers initiatives please see <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787.aspx">http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/ee358787.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>What is included in the downloads?</h2> <p>The solution is divided in separate packages to give you the choice of selective downloads. The default download is the first of the listed packages:</p> <ul> <li><b>Guidance</b> contains scenario based practical guidance, procedures and frequently asked questions. </li><li><b>Hands-on Labs</b> contains the HOLs that provides a walkthrough of each scenario: <ul> <li>Sprint to Sprint </li><li>Release to Release </li><li>Working with Multiple Code Branches </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>The <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/b/willy-peter_schaub/archive/2010/11/04/requirements-management-for-ranger-projects-epics-team-and-personas.aspx"> Epics</a> included in the guidance are:</p> <ul> <li>I would like to know how my work item baseline classification approach impacts test release management </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from sprint to sprint </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when going from release to release </li><li>I would like guidance on test case planning, management, execution and reporting when moving a feature through the branching guidelines scenarios </li></ul> <h2><b>Future (Planned)</b></h2> <ul> <li>Epic: I would like tooling that automates the test plan and work item transitions needed to support test release management. </li></ul> <h2><b>External References</b></h2> <ul> <li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms182409.aspx">MSDN Guidance on Testing the Application using Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/gg465257">Introduction to Test Case Management with Microsoft Test Manager 2010</a> </li><li><a href="http://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/72576517-821b-46c2-aa1a-fab940752292">Bulk Copy Test Cases Tool for Microsoft Test Manager and TFS</a> </li></ul> <h2><b>Team</b></h2> <p>Anutthara Bharadwaj, Bob Hardister, Brian Blackman, Hassan Fadili, Jens Suessmeyer , Lukasz Gratkowski, Mattias Sköld, Clemens Reijnen, Sai Charan Chirravuri</p> <h2>How to submit new ideas?</h2> <p>The recommended method is to post ideas to the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page or to contact the Rangers at <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx"> http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/teamsystem/ee358786.aspx</a>.</p> <h2>Feedback</h2> <p>Post comments on the <a href="http://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/discussions"> Discussions</a> Page.</p> <p><a href="http://visualstudio.uservoice.com"><img title="image232" border="0" alt="image232" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384475" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; margin:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a><a href="https://visualstudio.uservoice.com/forums/133935-visual-studio-alm-rangers"><img title="image222" border="0" alt="image222" src="http://download.codeplex.com/Download?ProjectName=vsartestreleaseguide&DownloadId=384476" width="240" height="52" style="border-right-width:0px; padding-left:0px; padding-right:0px; display:inline; border-top-width:0px; border-bottom-width:0px; border-left-width:0px; padding-top:0px"></a></p> </div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubThu, 31 May 2012 19:13:11 GMTUpdated Wiki: Home 20120531071311Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011 <div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Release Candidate (RC) of the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide preview.</b><br> <br> As this is a RC release and the quality bar for the final Release has not been achieved, we value your candid feedback and recommend that you do not use or deploy these RC artifacts in a production environment.<br> <br> <u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul> <li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers </li><li>Documentation has been through an independent technical review </li><li>Documentation has been not reviewed by the quality and recording team </li><li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br> <u>Changes from BETA release</u> <ul> <li>Additional review by product group completed </li><li>Review by quality group completed </li><li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback </li><li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br> <u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul> <li>Hands-On-Labs are not included at this point for each of the three scenarios </li><li>FAQ section not yet included </li><li>Updated reporting section not yet included </li><li>Information on 3rd party UI for new Microsoft Test Manager 2012 test case clone feature not yet included</li></ul> </div> <div></div> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:10:48 GMTReleased: v1 - Visual Studio 2012 RC (May 31, 2012) 20120531071048Phttp://vsartestreleaseguide.codeplex.com/releases/view/88011<div class="wikidoc"><b>Welcome to the Release Candidate (RC) of the Visual Studio ALM Test Release Management Guide preview.</b><br /><br />As this is a RC release and the quality bar for the final Release has not been achieved, we value your candid feedback and recommend that you do not use or deploy these RC artifacts in a production environment.<br /><br /><u>Quality-Bar Details</u> <ul><li>Documentation has been reviewed by Visual Studio ALM Rangers</li> <li>Documentation has been through an independent technical review</li> <li>Documentation has been not reviewed by the quality and recording team</li> <li>All critical bugs have been resolved</li></ul> <br /><u>Changes from BETA release</u> <ul><li>Additional review by product group completed</li> <li>Review by quality group completed</li> <li>Minor revisions and corrections made based on internal and external feedback</li> <li>Additional warnings added around open issues on test case links to bugs and requirements</li></ul> <br /><u>Known Issues / Bugs</u> <ul><li>Hands-On-Labs are not included at this point for each of the three scenarios</li> <li>FAQ section not yet included</li> <li>Updated reporting section not yet included</li> <li>Information on 3rd party UI for new Microsoft Test Manager 2012 test case clone feature not yet included</li></ul></div><div class="ClearBoth"></div>wschaubThu, 31 May 2012 19:10:48 GMTUpdated Release: v1 - Visual Studio 2012 RC (May 31, 2012) 20120531071048P