TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Overview
• What Are Test Pools?
• Creating and Managing Test Pools
  • 1. Creating a Blueprint for the Device Test Pool
  • 2. Linking the Device Test Pool to a Test Sign-Off
  • 3. Allocating Devices to the Device Test Pool
• Verifying Device Test Pool Allocations
• Further Support

Overview

Device Test Pools in ManagementStudio enable administrators to allocate specific machines for project-related testing, such as User Acceptance Testing (UAT). ManagementStudio tracks device allocations across test windows to prevent overuse or conflicts.

This guide explains how to create and manage test pools, using Application UAT as an example. The process and concepts apply to all modules supporting tests and should be adapted to reflect your organisation's workflow.

What Are Test Pools?

A test pool is a collection of devices that are available to be assigned to tests. When configuring a test, administrators can specify which device from the defined pool is allocated for testing. ManagementStudio monitors device usage within the test window and ensures that machines are not over-allocated.

Test pools are managed within ManagementStudio using Blueprints.

Creating and Managing Test Pools

The process consists of three main stages:

• Creating a Blueprint for the Device Test Pool
• Linking the Device Test Pool Blueprint to a Test Sign-Off
• Allocating Devices to the Device Test Pool

1. Creating a Blueprint for the Device Test Pool

Follow these steps to create a new test pool Blueprint:

Step	Action
1	Navigate to Administration → Blueprints.
2	Click the edit icon on the root folder and select New Folder. Name the folder (e.g., Test Pools) and confirm by clicking OK.
3	Click the edit icon on the new folder (Test Pools) and select New Blueprint. Name the Blueprint (e.g., Application UAT) and click OK to create it.
4	Note the Blueprint ID. This will be used to link the pool to the appropriate Test Sign-Off.
5	Reload the project to update the Blueprint structure: Click the Project Explorer icon (top right corner). Select the project (if only one exists, select it to relaunch ManagementStudio).

2. Linking the Device Test Pool to a Test Sign-Off

Step	Action
1	In the Administration module, navigate to the relevant area depending on your module: - For applications: Administration → Applications → Test Sign-Offs (Moved) - Or: Administration → Portal Settings → Test Sign Offs
2	Expand the relevant module and select the required test type that will use the device test pool.
3	In the Test Options section, set the Device BlueprintId Src field to the Blueprint ID noted earlier.
4	Click Save Changes.

3. Allocating Devices to the Device Test Pool

Step	Action
1	Go to the Devices module and select All Devices.
2	Select one or more devices to add to the pool (use CTRL or SHIFT to select multiple devices). Selected devices appear highlighted.
3	Right-click on one of the selected devices, choose Blueprints → Add to... → Test Pools → [Your Test Pool Name] (e.g., Application UAT).
4	Confirm by clicking Add when prompted.

Verifying Device Test Pool Allocations

To confirm that devices have been added to the test pool:

• Launch the New Test Sign-Off Wizard from the relevant module.
• The hostnames of devices assigned in previous steps will appear as available choices in the wizard.

Further Support

For additional support, visit the ManagementStudio Service Desk to search the knowledge base or raise a support ticket.