ATF : Can we test the URL link in content item?

[S_59]

Hi,

I am new to ATF and testing some content items in portal page. we defined a URL in the content item which redirects to new tab ex: Yahoo new URL is defined in the below content item. I need to test if yahoo news is opening or not? can we achieve this using ATF? If yes, please guide me through the steps.

Thanks,

Sai 

[Amit Verma · Accepted solution]

Hi @S_59 

URL availability check can't be achieved directly. We can make use of the following ways to get it done :

1. We can make a REST API GET call to the URL from ServiceNow instance using Rest Message. If the website is available, you should get 200 as a response. If any other response, you can infer that the website is down.

2. You can make use of a PowerShell script to achieve this. The PowerShell script can check the URL availability and return you the status. The PowerShell script could be configured as a Mid Server Script file which could be called from a Flow Designer action via PowerShell Step or via Custom Action in Workflow Designer.

Thanks & Regards

Amit Verma

[Amit Verma · Accepted solution]

Hi @S_59 

URL availability check can't be achieved directly. We can make use of the following ways to get it done :

1. We can make a REST API GET call to the URL from ServiceNow instance using Rest Message. If the website is available, you should get 200 as a response. If any other response, you can infer that the website is down.

2. You can make use of a PowerShell script to achieve this. The PowerShell script can check the URL availability and return you the status. The PowerShell script could be configured as a Mid Server Script file which could be called from a Flow Designer action via PowerShell Step or via Custom Action in Workflow Designer.

Thanks & Regards

Amit Verma