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Background
One of the world's largest software vendors for the personal and business computer and server markets wanted consistent, effective testing services for their software. The database division engaged Aztecsoft-itest to provide testing services. Aztecsoft-itest set up a dedicated test lab to carry out the test activities for this client.
Project Objectives
- Consistent and accurate software testing
- Cost considerations required an offshore test lab to perform full suite verification and validation of the enterprise class database server products across various engines
Aztecsoft-itest Solution
Aztecsoft-itest established a dedicated offshore test lab to run the testing activities:
- Created a regression test suite (containing over 1500 test cases) that was extensively used by customer’s development and testing teams
- Identified over 900 bugs over an 18-month period in the subsequent QA activities on the storage engine module resulting in cleaner software overall
- Made the audit logging facility compatible for all forms of client access through verification and validation testing
- Implemented a demo to showcase the use of XML in real-world applications
- Over a period of 18 months, reduced the test execution cycle time from 14 business days to 9 business day by streamlining the various test executions
Technologies Used
| Operating systems |
Windows NT Sever Family on various type of processors |
Software |
C++, VB, VB Script |
Database |
MS SQL 2000 |
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Impressive track record of having successfully delivered large mission-critical engineering, development and testing projects |
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In-depth knowledge of their platform |
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In depth knowledge of testing databases on various platforms and proven track record on test automation of server class products |
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| Value addition to the client |
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Performance gains achieved through rigorous testing |
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Consistent quality achieved through dedicated infrastructure, scalable resources, and well-defined processes |
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Decreased elapsed test execution time |
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Expanded internal competence with best practices and quality processes to effectively handle customer test process |
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