Using a database checkpoint
We have seen in the previous recipes how to connect and perform SQL queries programmatically. This knowledge is essential because it can give us more flexibility as to how to access our DB and how to process the retrieved data. However, UFT provides an in-built feature to perform DB checkpoints, which can be very useful especially when the person implementing the automated tests is less skilled in coding.
Getting ready
We will use the flight32.mdb file supplied with the Flight application, which we used in Chapter 1, Data-driven Tests. Make sure that the Microsoft Query application is installed on your machine.
How to do it...
Proceed with the following steps:
- From the UFT menu, navigate to Design | Checkpoint | Database ...
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