Testing with the Test System
As shown in the functional diagram of the Landslide system, the Test Administration Server (TAS) software on the Landslide Manager is the repository for the system and test information, and is responsible for controlling the Landslide test servers. The test server software executes the test applications, generates the control and bearer traffic that is sent to the SUT, simulates devices in the network, and reports status and test results to the TAS. The TAS compiles the test results into reports and logs that you can view, manipulate, and download.
The topics in this section are designed to give you an overall understanding of how the test system performs the tests, and ways that you can control the functions and operations of the test and analyze the results. They are intended to be read in sequential order; each topic builds on the foundation of the previous topic. The base of the test structure is the test case.
The next step, for system administrators, is to prepare the system for testing: make any necessary adjustments to the system configuration, set up the site configuration, and define the user accounts.
When you are ready to start testing, familiarize yourself with the windows that you will be using and learn how to set up a test.