Jira and Xray Essentials

• Basic understanding of Jira's interface
• Experience in project management or software testing
• Familiarity with issue tracking and workflows

Audience

• Project managers
• Software testers and QA engineers
• Jira administrators

Jira is a powerful project management tool widely used for issue tracking and agile project planning. The Xray plugin enhances Jira by enabling advanced test management capabilities.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level professionals who wish to enhance their Jira skills by learning how to integrate and utilize the Xray plugin, manage user roles and permissions, optimize data imports, and effectively handle storage management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Integrate and configure the Xray plugin for test management.
• Manage Jira user profiles and assign appropriate roles and permissions.
• Efficiently import data into Jira following best practices.
• Optimize Jira storage usage and implement data management strategies.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Jira and Xray Plugin

• Overview of Jira's capabilities
• Introduction to Xray and its role in test management
• Installing and configuring the Xray plugin

Jira Profile Management

• Understanding Jira user profiles
• Configuring profile settings and preferences
• Managing notifications and personal dashboard customization

User Roles and Access Control

• Understanding Jira user roles and their scopes
• Setting up access control and permissions
• Best practices for managing team collaboration

Data Import Processes

• Understanding Jira's import capabilities
• Importing issues, test cases, and other data
• Handling common data import errors

Storage Capacity and Management

• Overview of Jira storage options
• Best practices for managing attachments and files
• Archiving and deleting unused data for optimal performance

Practical Hands-on Session

• Configuring Xray for real-world scenarios
• Managing user roles and permissions in a team environment
• Simulating data imports and storage management strategies

Summary and Next Steps