Can we automate mainframe using selenium?

It’s no wonder that mainframe testers also ask you can automate mainframe using Selenium. Unfortunately, the short answer to this question is no; you cannot use Selenium to automate your mainframe tests, simply because Selenium only works in the browser, and not on mainframe applications.

How do you create a test in JCL?

Procedure

1. Allocate a data set to contain your JCL. Use ISPF (or equivalent function) to allocate a data set named userid .
2. Edit the JCL data set and add the necessary JCL.
3. Submit the JCL to the system as a job.
4. View and understand the output from the job.
5. Make changes to your JCL.
6. View and understand your final output.

How will you convert production JCL to test JCL?

REXX Tool for converting a production JCL to test JCL

1. have to Read the JCL line by line.
2. Search for DSN=File Name, check of the File name is a PDS or a PS.
3. If the file is a GDG , create a test GDG.
4. Check for PGM=, DFSR, BMP etc, and convert them to PGM=, IMSTBTCH accordingly.

Can we automate mainframe using Winium?

Nopes, Selenium does not support automation for windows/desktop applications. But you can use Winium(also an open source automation tool) and much more similar to Selenium. Also, you can try with QTP but it is a commercial tool and you can use 30-days trial version only for free.

How do I create a test job in mainframe?

How to Test a Mainframe?

1. Step 1: Make a plan. To begin, the business or development team creates test plans that include the Business requirement document, System requirement document, other project documents, and inputs.
2. Step 2: Make a schedule.
3. Step 3: Deliverables.
4. Step 4: Put it into action.
5. Step 5: Reporting.

How do you write test cases in mainframe?

Commands used in Mainframe Testing

1. SUBMIT – Submit a background job.
2. CANCEL – Cancel background job.
3. ALLOCATE – Allocate a dataset.
4. COPY – Copy a dataset.
5. RENAME – Rename data set.
6. DELETE – Delete Dataset.
7. JOB SCAN –To bind the JCL with the program, libraries, file, etc. without executing it.

How do I run Rexx?

To start a TSO session in order to run a CLIST or REXX exec:

1. Select the CLIST or REXX exec file on the Files view.
2. Click Start Debugging or Run on the Debug menu.
3. Click the TSO tab; the Clist or REXX exec to execute field contains the name of the file that you selected.
4. Click OK.