Running one test on a remote test controller/agent

Question

I have unit tests set up to run on a build server. I just added a codedUI test which isn't running because I need to set the controller to run in interactive mode. Because we couldn't alter the existing build controller, we set up a machine with its own controller/agent combo.

How can I, within visual studio, tell one of the tests (coded UI) to run under this controller/agent, while keeping the others as they are? I looked into testsettings files but it's not clear how I can get this done.

The controllers/agents are 2010, I'm on vs2012.

Answer 1

First, you have to configure your controller to run with Visual Studio. So, open the Test Controller Configuration tool and check that the Register with Team Project Collection option is not selected.

Then, from visual studio (2012):

• Right click on the solution and select add new item. Add a new Test Setting file.
• In the Test Settings window go on the Roles tab. Select Remote Execution and add the controller's (machine) name or ip in the Controller field.
• After you saved your settings, select Test --> Test Settings ---> Select Test Settings File and select your new settings.