Installing Tosca: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
๐งช Installing Tosca: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Tosca by Tricentis is a popular test automation tool used for end-to-end functional testing across various technologies like web, desktop, APIs, and more. Whether you're new to Tosca or setting it up for a QA team, this beginner-friendly guide walks you through the installation process step by step.
✅ System Requirements
Before installation, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements:
๐ฅ️ Hardware:
CPU: Dual-core or higher
RAM: Minimum 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
Disk: 5+ GB of free space
๐ป Software:
OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
.NET Framework: 4.8 or later
Microsoft SQL Server (for shared workspace, optional)
Admin rights to install software
๐ฝ Step 1: Download Tosca
Go to the official Tricentis Support Portal
Create an account or log in.
Navigate to Downloads > Tosca Testsuite
Choose the latest stable version.
Download the Tosca Installer (.exe) file.
๐ You may need a valid Tricentis license or evaluation request to access downloads.
๐ ️ Step 2: Run the Installer
Locate the downloaded .exe file (e.g., Tricentis Tosca_Installer.exe)
Right-click and choose "Run as Administrator"
Choose the installation language and click Next
๐งฉ Step 3: Choose Components to Install
The installer allows you to select components such as:
Component Description
Tosca Commander Main interface for test design & execution
Tosca Common Components Shared libraries required for core functionality
Tosca License Server (optional) Used in enterprise environments
Tosca Automation Tools For UI and API automation
✅ Recommended for beginners:
Select only:
✅ Tosca Commander
✅ Tosca Common Components
Then click Next.
๐ Step 4: Select Installation Location
Choose a destination folder (default is usually fine):
java
Copy
Edit
C:\Program Files (x86)\TRICENTIS\Tosca Testsuite\
Click Next.
๐ Step 5: Enter License Information
Tosca requires a valid license to run.
Options:
Trial / Evaluation license
Floating license from a central License Server
Node-locked license (for a single machine)
If you're new, choose "Request Evaluation License" and follow the on-screen prompts.
๐งช Step 6: Complete Installation
Click Install
Wait for the installation to finish (may take several minutes)
Once completed, click Finish
๐ Step 7: Launch Tosca Commander
After installation:
Go to Start Menu > Tricentis Tosca > Tosca Commander
Tosca will prompt you to activate your license (if not done earlier)
Once activated, Tosca Commander will launch
You can now begin creating test cases and working with Tosca modules.
๐งฐ Optional: Connect to a Common Repository
In team environments, you might set up a shared workspace using:
SQL Server (for storing shared tests and modules)
Tosca's multi-user repository features
This setup is more advanced and can be configured later.
✅ Post-Installation Checklist
Task Status
Installed Tosca Commander ✅
Activated License ✅
Able to launch Tosca and create tests ✅
(Optional) Connected to shared repo ⬜
๐ Next Steps
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