Towards abstract test methods for relay system testing
Jun Bi, Jianping Wu · 1997
The traditional conformance testing theory and practice have been well used for testing the end system in the network. However, the relay system testing will play an important role in the computer network and distributed system. Abstract test method aims to enable test suite designers to use the most appropriate methods for their circumstances. This paper discusses the abstract test methods for relay system testing. At first, we introduce the model of the R-SUT (Relay System Under Test) and give the conceptual architecture of relay system testing. Then, several abstract test methods are proposed in this paper. At last, we illustrate some practical experience for testing the relay system, such as IP router, SMTP email server, and Packet Assemble/Disassembly (PAD), with the methods we present. These methods could be used for testing ATM switch too.