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`sn_atf.runner.enabled`

Enables Automated Test Framework (ATF) test and test suite execution on the instance. Its default value is false to prevent accidental runs in production; setting it to true permits automated test execution on sub-production instances.

Default: false
Type: boolean
Application: Global
Category: Scripting & Development

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do?	This property enables or disables the execution of automated tests and test suites in ServiceNow, with a default setting that prevents tests from running in production.
What area does it affect?	Automated Testing Framework
What does the default mean?	The default value is "false", which means this behavior is disabled by default.
When should you review it?	Review this property when setting up testing environments or before running tests on sub-production instances.

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Property name	`sn_atf.runner.enabled`
Sys ID	`99ca5ab55b1022001f80efe5f0f91a05`
Type	boolean
Application	Global
Default value	`false`
Description	Enable test/test suite execution. The default value is false so that tests don't accidentally run on production systems. Update the value to 'true' on sub-production instances where you wish to run automated tests. This property is private; changes to its value will not move between instances in update sets or team development.
Updated	2024-05-25 04:03:47

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Brazil docs Testing applications in AEMC ↗

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... test is run, scan results are logged to the Test Results [sys_atf_test_result] table. Note: The following two system properties must be enabled to run the Application Deployment Test Suite: • sn_atf.runner.enabled • sn_atf.schedule.enabled If they aren't enabled, only the instance scan runs. For more information, see Enable Automated Test Framework (ATF) properties. Scoped App Definitions instance scan Instance scans aid in ...

Brazil docs Manage and run automated test cases ↗

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... Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Other company names, product names, and logos may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 1144 Tip: The sn_atf.runner.enabled property must be turned on to run test cases. After the property is turned on, you can select Run. Also, you can select the check box next to the Test ...

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