Specialist Task Force 307:
Generic IP Testing Methodology and Framework
Who we are:
Team Leader/Member: Steve Randall
What we do :
The STF will produce the following deliverables, for TB approval:
| RTS/MTS-IPT-025 |
Generic approach to interoperability testing (edition 2)
Scope: Revision of TS 102 237-1 V4.1.1 as impacted by generic IP testing framework. |
| DTS/MTS-IPT-026 |
Generic IP Testing Framework
Scope: Generic framework for testing IP-related protocols and based on TTCN-3, covering both interoperability testing and conformance testing. |
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Why we do it:
The MTS IPv6 Testing Framework (TS 102 351 developed by
STF276) is proving to be a useful tool in the MTS set of methodologies. This
practical approach streamlines ISO 9646 specifically for IPv6. It also applies
major parts of the TIPHON Interoperability methodology as defined in TS 102
237-1.
TS 102 351 was originally devised for the specification of IPv6 tests. The
successful application of this framework to IPv6 confirms that it is suitable
for adaptation to IP-related testing in general. This STF will take the existing
IPv6 Testing Framework and update it to produce a generic framework applicable
to all IP and IP-related protocols. TC MTS sees great advantages in the
availability of a pragmatic, consistent approach, equally suited to NGN, UMTS
IMS, IPv6 etc. The framework takes full advantage of the combined and
complementary aspects of both conformance (unit) and interoperability (system)
testing. It also addresses different user needs for adaptability, flexibility
and reuse. It takes into account the unique problems of dealing with non-ETSI
specifications (RFCs) which are an integral part of some ETSI technologies.
This generic framework is part of the MTS strategy to develop pragmatic testing
methodologies that combine conformance and interoperability and make full use of
the software engineering concepts in TTCN-3. This together, with IPT libraries
developed by STF 295, will provide the ETSI membership with test 'tools' which
will ultimately lead to cheaper, more efficient and flexible testing.
Of particular interest in the updated version will be automated interoperability
testing and testing multi-protocol architectures (systems) as efficiently as
possible. For example, SIP running over IPv6 and utilising various security/authentication
protocols.
TS 102 237-1 is a TISPAN specification inherited from TIPHON. As a result of
applying TS 102 237-1 in the IPv6 Framework TC MTS have identified areas where
this methodology could be improved. Other updates will be necessary as we
develop the generic approach. The STF will also do these updates.
Time plan for the work:
We intend to complete the work by February 2007.
How to contact us:
If you would like more information, please contact
the STF Leader on: steve.randall@pqmconsultants.com
Note: this information is based upon STF working assumptions.
The views expressed do not necessarily represent the position of ETSI in this
context.
Last updated: 2013-04-13 17:28:38