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Year 2000 Testing Preparing organizations for ensuring Y2K readiness Overview CoreTech Approach
The CoreTech Testing Framework contains all of the information needed to manage a successful Y2K Testing Project. The success of the framework lies in the early identification and weighing of options and the development of plans that minimize and manage business disruption. Service Features
1. Assessment Phase of a testing engagement is intended to understand and document overall readiness of the organization to complete Y2K testing. This is the time to determine if the organization has (1) a separate Y2K test environment, (2) a Y2K test methodology, (3) any existing test results that can be reused, (4) appropriate resources (e.g. people and test tools), etc. The assessment phase is completed early in the project to clearly identify the gaps that must be filled to ensure successful Y2K testing. 2. Planning Phase is intended to document the organization’s Y2K testing approach. Based on the Y2K remediation solutions (e.g. windowing), an appropriate test strategy must be selected and implemented for all business units. A test plan covers all testing related activities and deliverables. Plans explain (1) who will do the testing, (2) when the tests will be scheduled; (3) where and why the tests will be done; (4) what will be tested and what will not be tested; and finally (5) how the tests will be executed. 3. Test Phase completes the evaluation of the organization’s critical assets against Y2K readiness criteria and produces comprehensive documentation to support the due diligence process. The testing team will remain focused on business critical items, document executed script, appropriate tests and results. As the clock ticks onward, this ability to perform continuous triage is crucial. The constant focus on the evolving business risk differentiates CoreTech’s Testing Framework from traditional testing approaches and adds significant value for the organization. At every point in the process, the organization will know exactly where the risks lie. 4. Release Phase provides the opportunity to review the full outcome of the Y2K testing project. Test results and events are summarized into a Test Report and a complete documentation package is assembled which is then analyzed to ensure that all Y2K concerns have been addressed. Benefits 1. Testing experience leveraged across multiple clients. CoreTech is sensitive that client information is often proprietary in nature, however, we are constantly leveraging tools and techniques among our partners. 2. Ability to quickly build and mobilize "swat teams" to address issues like application remediation and deployment which easily stem from Y2K testing efforts. 3. Consistency of delivery; CoreTech has continually produced quality outcomes. 4. Utilization of experienced testers. CoreTech is committed to attracting and retaining high-quality personnel to effect change for our partners. Clients easily can augment their testing resources when needed. 5. A dedicated competency
team responsible for defining testing deliverables and leading testing efforts.
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