Unix® System Management Primer Plus

The Testing Process

The word testing is a generic term with a number of meanings for system administrators, who are responsible for many types of systems that perform many different tasks. System administrators use a number of different types of testing to ensure the functionality and usability of any service or product they deploy. Administrators are responsible for scheduling and overseeing the tests, evaluating test results, and making necessary adjustments to eliminate problems exposed in the testing process.

Types of System and Product Tests

Testing in its simplest form verifies that an action produces its intended result. When you turn on a server's power switch, for example, you expect the server to power on, boot up, and start its applications. ...