Test automation is both the great prize and the great curse of software testing. So much money and effort is spent, and so few achieve success. In this tutorial, Rex Black will describe general principles of test automation that can help you be one of the few. He will show you how to create a solid, convincing business case for test automation. Finally, he'll talk about how to integrate automated testing into the broader test process.

In the Visual Studio Team System 2008(VSTS2008), testing has been made a first class citizen in the development enviroment. VSTS 2008 provides a comprehensive suite of testing tools that are integrated. These testing tools enable testers to author, execute, and manage tests and related work items - all from within Visual Studio. Join this session and learn the testing technology that enables testers to ensure the performance and quality of applications while reducing the complexity of the testing process, incresing team productivity, and

improving team collaboration.

Topics to cover:
•    Test Management
•    Test List
•    Unit Tests/Code Coverage/Code Analysis
•    Manual Test/Generic Tests
•    Data driven tests
•    Command line Tools/Scripting
•    Web Tests
•    Load Tests
•    Test Rigs - Controller/ Agent Configurations

Over the last ten years, professionals working in software and system development have learned how to apply the powerful techniques of risk analysis and risk management to their projects. In this class you'll learn:

•    How to apply risk analysis techniques ranging from informal discussions to ISO 9126 to      Failure Mode and Effect Analysis.
•    How risk prioritization can tell system development professionals where to focus      development and test resources.
•    How the project team can improve the accuracy of the risk analysis--and thus the      effectiveness and efficiency of testing--throughout the system development lifecycle.

The first half of the class will discuss the various techniques, and illustrate them through real case studies. The second half of the class will include a hands-on exercise to prepare you to apply these powerful techniques on your next project.