Preloading sample data into a learning loop

When you want to explore DevOps Loop capabilities and learn how workflows operate across Plan, Control, Build, Deploy, and Test, you can use the Learning Loop option to preload sample data with preconfigured projects, work items, and settings.

Before you begin

You must have administrative privileges in DevOps Loop.

Procedure

  1. Log in to DevOps Loop.
  2. Click Create Loop.
  3. Enter the required loop details, such as the loop name and description.
  4. Enable the Learning Loop option.
    This option automatically loads sample projects, work items, and configurations across Plan, Control, Build, Deploy and Test once the loop is created.

    Enabling learning loop automatically sets up a hosted environment:

    • A dedicated nginX web server pod is created to host Learning Loop static content.

    • A unique URL is generated for the loop.

    • Deployments will automatically update content at this URL.

    • The test SmokeTest.dtx.yaml file is automatically created under the project in Test.
  5. Perform the following steps to set the license type for the automatically installed deploy agent:
    1. Navigate to Resources > Agents
    2. Click Actions menu for the agent.
    3. Select the Set License Type from the following options:
      • Authorized or
      • Floating
    4. Click Save.
  6. Navigate to Test and execute the test manually.
    The test result is displayed in Execution tab.

Results

You have successfully created a learning loop with preloaded sample data.