Deploying TestLink and Bugzilla on AWS for Streamlined QA Workflows

Overview

Quality Assurance (QA) is a critical component of software development, ensuring that applications meet high standards before release. TestLink, an open-source test management tool, and Bugzilla, a bug tracking system, are powerful tools that, when integrated, streamline QA processes by enabling seamless test case management and defect tracking. Deploying these tools on an AWS Linux server provides a scalable, cloud-based solution for QA teams. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of setting up TestLink and Bugzilla on an Amazon EC2 instance running Amazon Linux 2 and configuring their integration to optimize your QA workflow.

Introduction

TestLink allows QA teams to create, manage, and execute test cases while generating detailed reports. Bugzilla complements this by providing a reliable system for tracking and resolving defects. By integrating TestLink with Bugzilla via its XML-RPC interface (supported in TestLink 1.9.4 and later), testers can link failed test cases directly to bugs, ensuring traceability and efficient collaboration between QA and development teams.

This guide assumes you are using an Amazon EC2 instance with Amazon Linux 2, and it covers the installation of a LAMP stack (Apache, MySQL, PHP), Perl for Bugzilla, and both tools, followed by their integration. By the end, you will have a fully functional QA ecosystem hosted in the cloud, accessible via your Amazon EC2 instance’s public IP or DNS.

Step-by-Step Deployment and Integration

Step 1: Install the LAMP Stack and Perl

1. Install Apache and PHP:
   • Install Apache and PHP 7.4 (required for TestLink):sudo yum install -y httpd php php-mysqlnd php-mbstring php-gd php-xml
   • Start and enable Apache:sudo systemctl start httpd
     sudo systemctl enable httpd
2. Install MySQL (MariaDB):
   • Install MariaDB, a MySQL-compatible database:sudo yum install -y mariadb-server
   • Start and enable MariaDB:sudo systemctl start mariadb
     sudo systemctl enable mariadb
   • Secure the MariaDB installation:sudo mysql_secure_installation
     Follow the prompts to set a root password and secure the database.
3. Install Perl and Required Modules for Bugzilla:
   • Install Perl and common modules:sudo yum install -y perl perl-CGI perl-Digest-SHA perl-TimeDate perl-DBI perl-Mysql
   • Install CPAN to manage additional Perl modules:sudo yum install -y perl-CPAN
   • Configure CPAN and install Bugzilla dependencies later during setup.

Step 2: Deploy Bugzilla

1. Download Bugzilla:
   • Download the latest stable Bugzilla release (e.g., 5.x):wget https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/bugzilla/releases/5.0.6/bugzilla-5.0.6.tar.gz
   • Extract and move to the Apache web directory:tar -xzf bugzilla-5.0.6.tar.gz
     sudo mv bugzilla-5.0.6 /var/www/html/bugzilla
2. Set Up Bugzilla Database:
   • Log in to MySQL:mysql -u root -p
   • Create a database and user:CREATE DATABASE bugzilla;
     CREATE USER ‘bugzilla_user’@’localhost’ IDENTIFIED BY ‘bugzilla_pass’;
     GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON bugzilla.* TO ‘bugzilla_user’@’localhost’;
     FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
     EXIT;
3. Configure Bugzilla:
   • Navigate to the Bugzilla directory:cd /var/www/html/bugzilla
   • Edit the localconfig file:sudo nano localconfig
   • Update the database settings:$db_host = ‘localhost’;
     $db_name = ‘bugzilla’;
     $db_user = ‘bugzilla_user’;
     $db_pass = ‘bugzilla_pass’;
   • Install required Perl modules:sudo ./checksetup.pl –check-modules
     sudo perl install-module.pl –all
   • Run the setup script to create database tables:sudo ./checksetup.pl
   • Set permissions:sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/bugzilla
     sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/bugzilla
4. Test Bugzilla:
   • Access Bugzilla at http://<your-ec2-public-ip>/bugzilla.
   • Log in with the admin credentials set during pl.

Step 3: Deploy TestLink

1. Download TestLink:
   • Download the latest stable TestLink release (e.g., 1.9.20):wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/testlink/files/TestLink%201.9.20/testlink-1.9.20.tar.gz
   • Extract and move to the web directory:tar -xzf testlink-1.9.20.tar.gz
     sudo mv testlink-1.9.20 /var/www/html/testlink
2. Set Up TestLink Database:
   • Log in to MySQL:mysql -u root -p
   • Create a database and user:CREATE DATABASE testlink;
     CREATE USER ‘testlink_user’@’localhost’ IDENTIFIED BY ‘testlink_pass’;
     GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON testlink.* TO ‘testlink_user’@’localhost’;
     FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
     EXIT;
3. Configure TestLink:
   • Navigate to the TestLink configuration directory:cd /var/www/html/testlink/config
   • Edit inc.php:sudo nano config_db.inc.php
   • Add the database settings:define(‘DB_TYPE’, ‘mysql’);
     define(‘DB_USER’, ‘testlink_user’);
     define(‘DB_PASS’, ‘testlink_pass’);
     define(‘DB_HOST’, ‘hostname’);
     define(‘DB_NAME’, ‘testlink’);
   • Set permissions:sudo chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/testlink
     sudo chmod -R 755 /var/www/html/testlink
4. Install TestLink:
   • Access http://<your-ec2-public-ip>/testlink in your browser.
   • Follow the installation wizard, entering the database credentials and creating an admin user (e.g., username: admin, password: admin).
   • Verify TestLink is accessible by logging in.

Step 4: Configure TestLink for Bugzilla Integration

1. Enable Bugzilla Integration:
   1. Log in to TestLink as an admin.
   2. Navigate to Issue Tracker Management from the dashboard.
   3. Click Create and configure the issue tracker:
      • Name: Bugzilla
      • Type: bugzilla (Interface: xmlrpc)

• Configuration:<issuetracker>
  <dbhost>localhost</dbhost>
  <dbname>bugzilla</dbname>
  <dbtype>mysql</dbtype>
  <dbuser>bugzilla_user</dbuser>
  <dbpassword>bugzilla_pass</dbpassword>
  <uricreate>http://<your-ec2-public-ip>/bugzilla/</uricreate>
  <uriview>http://<your-ec2-public-ip>/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=</uriview>
  </issuetracker>
• Save and verify the connection status (should show “connected”).

2. Assign Issue Tracker to a Test Project:
   • Go to Test Project Management, edit, or create a test project.
   • Under Issue Tracker Integration, select the Bugzilla issue tracker.
   • Save the settings.

Conclusion

Following this guide, you’ve set up a LAMP stack, installed both tools and integrated them using TestLink’s XML-RPC interface. This integration allows QA teams to link test cases to bugs, track defect statuses, and improve collaboration, and all are hosted on a secure and accessible AWS EC2 instance. With this setup, your team can efficiently deliver high-quality software in a cloud environment.

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