Configuring TestTrack database connections

Note: The administrator or another high-level user is generally responsible for configuring database connections.

Configure the connection to provide users with access to TestTrack Pro servers and databases. You can limit users to a specific database or let users choose a database when checking in, and linking, source files with TestTrack Pro defects. For more information see Setting TestTrack integration options.

Adding database connections

  1. Choose Tools > TestTrack Pro Integration > TestTrack DB Connections.
  2. The TestTrack Connections dialog box opens.

  3. Click Add.
  4. The Add TestTrack DB Connection dialog box opens.

  5. Enter a Connection name.
  6. This required field uniquely identifies the database. Enter a name that is meaningful to users to help users select the correct database. For example, name a connection Beta Bugs instead of BB1.

  7. Enter the TestTrack Pro Server address and Port number.
  8. These fields are required.

  9. Click Get Databases to retrieve a list of all databases from the TestTrack Pro server.
  10. Select a Database.
  11. Click OK.
  12. The database connection is added.

  13. Click OK to close the TestTrack Connections dialog box.

Editing database connections

  1. Choose Tools > TestTrack Pro Integration > TestTrack DB Connections.
  2. Select the configuration and click Edit.
  3. Make any changes and click OK.
  4. Click OK to close the TestTrack Connections dialog box.

Deleting database connections

  1. Choose Tools > TestTrack Pro Integration > TestTrack DB Connections.
  2. Select the configuration and click Delete.
  3. You are prompted to confirm the deletion.

  4. Click Yes.
  5. The database connection is deleted.

  6. Click OK to close the TestTrack Connections dialog box.