Installing Tosca: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

๐Ÿงช 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:


๐Ÿ–ฅ️ Hardware:

CPU: Dual-core or higher


RAM: Minimum 8 GB (16 GB recommended)


Disk: 5+ GB of free space


๐Ÿ’ป 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


๐Ÿ”ฝ 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.


๐Ÿ” You may need a valid Tricentis license or evaluation request to access downloads.


๐Ÿ› ️ 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


๐Ÿงฉ 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.


๐Ÿ“ 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.


๐Ÿ” 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.


๐Ÿงช Step 6: Complete Installation

Click Install


Wait for the installation to finish (may take several minutes)


Once completed, click Finish


๐Ÿš€ 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.


๐Ÿงฐ 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


๐ŸŽ“ Next Steps

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