You can use the Parasoft REST API to remotely 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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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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tools, environments, etc. For details, see the API documentation by opening the following URL in a browser:
http://<host>:9080/soavirt/api
Your tools may be deployed on different ports.
Authentication and User Access ControlsIf the server is connected to a CTP that has security controls configured, you will need to provide the REST API valid admin-level credentials. For details, see About Virtualize Server User Access Control for additional information. |
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.
To have requests returned in GZIP format, the client accessing the REST API just needs to set the following HTTP header: Accept-Encoding: gzip