Enterprise Network Testing: Testing Throughout the Network Lifecycle to Maximize Availability and Performance

Chapter 6. Proof of Concept Testing Case Study

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Background for the Proof of Concept Testing Case Study

• Proof of Concept Test Strategy

Proof of concept (POC) testing is often conducted to assist architects and network managers in qualifying a new design or to obtain confidence when introducing new technology into the enterprise. As explained in Chapter 2, “Testing Throughout the Network Lifecycle,” a POC test helps engineers and operators “test drive” a proposed network design or technology solution prior to deployment, helping reduce risks and time to implementation.

The following case study demonstrates how ATC Federated Bank conducted a POC test to gain confidence in a new network architecture that ...