...
In the final course module, you'll learn software testing as it applies to an automated continuous integration process using the open-source Hudson system as an example. This course module will give you the building blocks for an integral part of many successful agile deployments: an automated build system. Bring your laptop to gain the full benefit of this hands-on session, and leave with a working installation of Hudson.
Links to free tools
AutoIt v3 is a freeware BASIC-like scripting language designed for automating the Windows GUI and general scripting.
http://www.autoitscript.com/autoit3/
Watir, pronounced water, is an open-source (BSD) library for automating web browsers. It allows you to write tests that are easy to read and maintain.
http://watir.com/
Hudson Hudson monitors executions of repeated jobs, such as building a software project or jobs run by cron.
http://hudson-ci.org/
FitNesse A simple tool that allows non-technical users to specify and run acceptance tests for software systems.
http://fitnesse.org/