Automated testing and control of networked devices

Details Automated testing and control of networked devices Automated testing and control of networked devices

2006-11-21

2009-12-08

Duncan, Marc (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S004110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07631227

ABSTRACT:
A system, method of automated testing and control of networked devices is provided. One or more test cases are defined in a test plan for execution against a plurality of networked devices. The test cases are created using a command defined grammar comprising verbs which characterize how commands or actions should be performed. Abstraction markers allow for device-specific characteristics to be mapped to a target device, without modification of the test cases and the test plan itself. The verbs and abstraction markers, once mapped to a target device form device-specific commands comprising actions and device-specific characteristics which are executed against the target networked device. The resulting responses are parsed against expected responses and a result or verdict is assigned. By providing command grammar and abstraction capability a common test plan and test cases can be applied across a range of diverse networked devices without require user intervention or modification.

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