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title: "Test Suites"
slug: "test-suites"
updated: 2023-11-28T21:16:57Z
published: 2023-11-28T21:16:57Z
canonical: "docs.catchpoint.com/test-suites"
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Test Suites

## Overview
It is often beneficial to monitor a SaaS application using multiple tests of different types to get a complete picture of its performance. Test Suites allow you to create a set of preconfigured tests for a specific application all at once, rather than manually creating each test individually. Just configure a few basic settings and the Suite will be created with all tests up and running.

Each test suite is pre-configured to run the DNS Experience, Ping TCP, and Web Object monitors. Alerts for each monitor are also pre-configured based on best practices.

## Supported Applications
Catchpoint's provides Test Suites for the following applications. If there is a service you use that you would like to be able to monitor with a Test Suite, you can let us know by creating a feature request in the **Share Your Feedback** section of the Resource Center (in the "?" menu).

- Google Cloud Platform
    - Big Query
    - Cloud Spanner
    - Cloud Storage
    - Compute Engine

### Creating a Test Suite

1. Log into the Catchpoint Portal, select the Control Center icon <img src="https://cdn.document360.io/cb4af8f9-6751-4fd2-b39c-07aae832badb/Images/Documentation/4403191451277-Control_Center_Button_Collapsed.png" style="height: 32px; vertical-align: middle;" alt="Control_Center_Button_Collapsed.png" /> in the main navigation on the left, and then select "**Tests**."
2. Click the **"New"** button at the top of the main panel. This opens the test creation blade.
3. Select **Test Suite**,
4. Select the application you want to monitor with your Test Suite.
5. Select a location (Product and/or Folder) for this Test Suite
6. Complete the Test Suite configuration fields.
    - Input a **Name** for this Test Suite and optional **Description**.
    - If desired, set the **Run From** timeframe for this Test Suite (by default the Suite will begin running immediately and continue running indefinitely.
    - In the **Targeting** section, select one or more nodes to run this Test Suite from. We recommend selecting a combination of Cloud and Enterprise nodes.
    - Input one or more recipients for alerts (or you may disable alerts if desired.)