User Story

As a QE engineer, I want automated e2e testing for vSphere 7.x deprecation and removal so that we can ensure the feature works correctly from an end-user perspective.

Description

Implement comprehensive e2e testing to validate the complete user experience for vSphere 7.x deprecation warnings and support removal blocking.

Acceptance Criteria

End-to-End Deprecation Testing

• [ ] Create e2e tests that validate complete IPI installation flow with deprecation warnings
• [ ] Test user experience from installation initiation through completion
• [ ] Validate warning message visibility and timing in installation logs
• [ ] Test that deprecation warnings don't interfere with installation success
• [ ] Verify post-installation cluster functionality on vSphere 7.x (during deprecation phase)

End-to-End Blocking Testing

• [ ] Create e2e tests that validate installation blocking on vSphere 7.x
• [ ] Test complete installation failure flow with appropriate error messages
• [ ] Validate upgrade blocking scenarios from end-user perspective
• [ ] Test error message clarity and actionability for administrators
• [ ] Verify that installations succeed normally on supported vSphere versions

User Experience Validation

• [ ] Test that error and warning messages are clear and helpful
• [ ] Validate that users receive appropriate guidance for next steps
• [ ] Test installation and upgrade workflows across different interfaces
• [ ] Verify consistent experience across all installation methods
• [ ] Test user documentation accuracy against actual behavior

Scenario Coverage

• [ ] Test various vSphere 7.x point releases and configurations
• [ ] Validate behavior across different OCP versions during rollout
• [ ] Test mixed-version upgrade scenarios where applicable
• [ ] Verify behavior with custom installation configurations
• [ ] Test installation and upgrade automation tooling compatibility

Quality Assurance

• [ ] Ensure e2e tests are reliable and consistently executable
• [ ] Implement proper test data management and cleanup
• [ ] Create test reporting that clearly identifies vSphere version issues
• [ ] Validate test coverage meets QE standards for feature releases
• [ ] Coordinate with manual testing efforts for comprehensive coverage

Definition of Done

• Complete e2e test coverage for both deprecation and removal phases
• All tests passing consistently with reliable execution
• Test scenarios cover realistic customer use cases
• Test results integrated into release qualification process