Shared license pool for low-power test automation

New feature in Otii Automation Toolbox

In the latest Otii SW update 3.5.5, the Otii Automation Toolbox introduces a new feature to set up a shared license pool, streamlining license management across multiple test computers for low-power test automation.

Instead of assigning licenses to individual servers, you can configure a license pool that automatically shares them among your automation setups. This is especially useful when you have more automation setups than available licenses – licenses are allocated dynamically, improving flexibility and efficiency.

When using a shared pool, your test scripts can be configured to wait for a license to become available before execution. The user also controls how long a script should wait for a license, enabling more effective coordination and scheduling of tests.

This feature allows you to:

• Make better use of your available licenses
• Scale low-power test automation with greater flexibility
• Simplify license management across teams and systems

You need the latest Otii SW 3.5.5 and Otii TCP Client for Python v1.0.11 to set up the shared license pool. Follow the detailed steps in the Otii Documentation.

Otii Automation Toolbox

The Otii Automation Toolbox makes Otii Arc Pro and Otii Ace Pro fully programmable through a JSON-based TCP API, enabling control from any language that supports TCP sockets. It’s ideal for continuous integration (CI) setups, with scripting modules available for Python, MATLAB, Java, and C#. It also includes command-line tools for headless operation. The toolbox supports advanced data analysis through scripting, including statistics and the recording of insights. Designed for automation and scalability, it enables remote test setups and integrates with tools such as Jenkins. The Otii Automation Toolbox license is shareable, supports offline use, and is managed through Otii User Management.