How Auto retry works on scheduled Tests

[jagan_100]

Hello, 
Looking for some guidance on "Auto Retry"  on HTTP / Browser Test, 

Have a Scheduled Test running every 30 mins ( 9:00, 9:30 )
When the test fails at 9:00 see the result updated as "Failed (Auto Retry)"

The next run occurs only at 9:30 a.m. Is this expected? (Does Auto Retry kick in only at the scheduled run time?)

[bishida · Accepted solution]

The way auto-retry works is like this: Let’s say your test run at 9:00 fails on the first attempt. If auto retry is enabled, the test will immediately try again. This is to help prevent a failed test from some very brief condition like a network connectivity blip that only lasts a few seconds. If that second attempt fails again, then that test run is marked as failed. Either way, the next test run will take place at 9:30 based on your 30 minute schedule.

It’s also nice that the “retry attempt” doesn’t count against your entitlement usage.

[jagan_100]

@bishida  - Thanks for the details.