The enhancements to Test Base for Microsoft 365 continue! In this article, we share the new Test Base capabilities that make it even easier to test your applications against Windows client and server operating system updates. Let’s see what you can now do in a Microsoft-managed test environment.
Test your applications on Windows 11, version 23H2
Test Base offers the capability to test Windows 11, version 23H2 by navigating to the Feature update section, then Insider Channel, and a dropdown to select the Feature On (with new features rolled out) option.
An initial validation run will be executed against the latest updates on your selected channel. Based on the selection, you’ll be able to test against all upcoming feature updates for that channel.
You can select your base operating system (OS) from the OS baseline for Insight dropdown. This will provide you with test insights and regression analysis of your test results between your base OS environment and the latest target OS.
Test updates using your own images
Understanding your need to validate your apps on a custom build, Test Base has developed a new service, Custom Image. This service enables you to upload your own image as a baseline for validating your application’s compatibility with the latest Windows updates and upgrades. For instance, you can assess the readiness of your Windows 10 image for an upgrade to Windows 11.
After announcing private preview in the July blog post, we improved the experience and quality based on your feedback. This new service is available to everyone on the Test Base portal, located under the portal menu Custom Image | New image.
To learn more about preparing your own image-based test, please check Validate apps against a custom image.
We’re interested in hearing your feedback! Technical support is available if you experience any challenges.
New features (including chat) in private preview
Test Base Chat
Test Base Chat, a new feature, will serve as your personal support guide throughout your use of Test Base. Tired of manually searching through documentation or the web to find answers to your application testing questions? Simply initiate a conversation with Test Base Chat anywhere within Test Base to pose your queries. You’ll receive tailored step-by-step guidance, complete with links to relevant pages in our documentation. This feature is designed to save you time and eliminate any inconvenience.
The private preview will allow a select number of eligible customers early access to try out this new feature. If you’re interested in joining the private preview or would like to learn more about Test Base Chat, please fill out the survey.
Testing apps for Windows on Arm
We also have an additional feature in private preview: testing apps for Windows on Arm. Please fill out the survey to sign up as an early adopter.
Join the Test Base Community
Not yet using Test Base for Microsoft 365? Sign up for Test Base today to validate your application(s). For a tutorial, see Test your application on Test Base and make sure to join our Test Base for Microsoft 365 community to get future Test Base updates or share your experiences and ideas with our team.
For developers and IT pros, please check our GitHub community microsoft/testbase: Samples and Tools for Test Base for M365.
Contact us at testbasepreview@microsoft.com if you have any feedback, questions, or need support from us!
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