This topic introduces You can use the Parasoft REST API , which allows you to remotely create and update
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virtual assets
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or
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test assets
create and update virtual assets, as well as create, update, and execute test assets, directly on the Parasoft server. This enables third-party integrations, custom programmatic interactions, and access via additional user interfaces such as Parasoft CTP.
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Related APIs
The REST API covered in this topic focuses on operations associated with creating and updating virtual and test assets. Virtualize and SOAtest also includes a SOAP-based API that focuses on the management, execution, and deployment of virtual and test assets.
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for more information about the SOAP-based API.
Prerequisites
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- The SOAtest server must be running
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- The Virtualize server must be running
- Server API-enabled license
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From the cli:
If the Start Server button is grayed out and the red Stop Server button is enabled, this means that the server is running.
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Make Sure Your License Supports SOAtest Server
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About the REST API
The REST API enables you to perform core operations, without using the desktop GUI, as well as integrate with other applications or tools that part of your Dev/Test infrastructure. You can create, update, and delete data sources,
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test suites,
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virtual assets,
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tools, environments, etc. For details, see the API documentation by opening the following URL in a browser:
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Your tools may be deployed on different ports.
Returning Requests in GZIP Format
The REST API can return requests in GZIP format. This results in smaller payloads being sent over the wire, which decreases the amount of time it takes to read responses from the server.
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