Testing Integration and Refinement Sample Clauses

Testing Integration and Refinement. ACS utilizes a building-block approach to testing. System components, network components, application components, and interfaces are all tested both individually and then in an integrated fashion. Once the cloned systems are installed at ACS, the technical support staffs will perform basic systems testing to ensure that the systems are up and functional. As network circuits and equipment are installed, the network staff performs standalone testing with providers. At the point these two areas are ready, three network tests are conducted in order to test connectivity to the systems. In addition, application unit testing commences using a small subset of the network. These tests are followed by two integrated application/network tests. The Dry Run test that follows is a simulation of the final Hot Cut and involves thorough integrated testing. The integrated test plan is also known as an “acceptance test”. The acceptance test is executed at both integrated tests, at the Dry Run, and again at the Hot Cut. It is rehearsed and refined so that by the Hot Cut, its execution becomes second nature. Throughout the transition period, migration processes are repeated, integrated, and refined. The purpose of this approach is to build a level of proficiency and confidence in the transition team so that by the time the Hot Cut occurs, execution of the process is timely and accurate.