Key Components & System Requirements

Before establishing a Testsigma Tunnel connection, understand the key components of Testsigma Tunnel Architecture and the system requirements to setup correctly. This helps ensure a seamless and secure connection for testing locally hosted applications.

Key Components

There are five key components in the Testsigma Tunnel architecture:

1. Testsigma Tunnel Client

• The Testsigma Tunnel Client is a distributed binary that must be installed on the machine where you have access to locally hosted websites or applications.
• The tunnel application uses the provided key to authenticate with the Authentication Server when started.

2. Authentication Server

• The Authentication Server processes authentication requests from the Testsigma Tunnel Client.
• After successful authentication, it assigns a Tunnel Connect Server for testing.

3. Testsigma Tunnel Server

• The Testsigma Tunnel Server is a virtual machine (VM) or container running in the Testsigma data centers.
• It includes an HTTP/TCP proxy, which forwards requests from REST API executors or automation test case executors.
• The server hosts a TCP server that the Testsigma Tunnel Client uses to establish a tunnel.

4. REST API Client/Browser (Automation Environment)

• The REST API client or browser running automation uses the Testsigma Tunnel Server as a proxy to forward all requests to the Testsigma Tunnel Client.

5. Remote Address

• The remote address refers to the server URL, which could be localhost, a privately hosted site, or public websites.
• The Testsigma Tunnel Client establishes a bidirectional tunnel between the Testsigma application and the remote address.

System Requirements

To use Testsigma Tunnel, your system must meet the following requirements:

1. Operating System Requirements

• Windows: XP or later
• macOS: 10.10 or later
• Linux: Ubuntu 12.04 or later

2. Hardware Requirements

• CPU: x64 architecture, ARM (32-bit and 64-bit) supported
• RAM: 2 GB or more recommended
• Disk Space: 100 MB free space for installation (500MB free space recommended)

3. Network Requirements:

• Ensure that you have a stable internet connection for tunnel communication.

4. Firewall/Proxy Requirements:

• Ensure that no firewall or security system restricts the Testsigma Tunnel Client's outbound network traffic.