Cloud computing is an
internet based platform that renders various computing services like hardware,
software and other computer related services remotely. Cloud computing is
opening up new vistas of opportunity for testing. Cloud testing is the process
of testing the performance, scalability and reliability of Web applications in
a cloud computing environment.
Type of Testing in
Cloud
The whole cloud testing is segmented into four main categories
1. Testing of the whole cloud: The cloud is viewed as a whole entity and based on its features testing is carried out. Cloud and SaaS vendors as well as end users are interested in carrying out this type of testing
2. Testing within a cloud: By checking each of its internal features, testing is carried out. Only cloud vendors can perform this type of testing
3. Testing across cloud: Testing is carried out on different types of cloud like private, public and hybrid clouds
4. SaaS testing in cloud: Functional and non-functional testing is carried out on the basis of application requirements
Cloud testing focuses on the core components like
Application: It covers testing of functions, end-to-end business workflows, data security, browser compatibility, etc.
Network: It includes testing various network bandwidths, protocols and successful transfer of data through networks.
Infrastructure: It covers disaster recovery test, backups, secure connection and storage policies. The infrastructure needs to be validated for regulatory compliances
Other Testing types in Cloud includes
- Performance
- Availability
- Compliance
- Security
- Scalability
- Multi-tenancy
- Live upgrade testing
Task performed in Cloud Testing:
Types of Cloud Testing
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Task Performed
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SaaS or Cloud oriented Testing:
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This type of testing is usually performed by cloud or SaaS vendors.
The primary objective is to assure the quality of the provided service
functions offered in a cloud or a SaaS program. Testing performed in this
environment is integration, functional, security, unit, system function
validation and regression testing as well as performance and scalability
evaluation.
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Online based application testing on a cloud:
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Online application vendors perform this testing that checks
performance and functional testing of the cloud based services. When
applications are connected with legacy systems, the quality of the
connectivity between the legacy system and under test application on a cloud
is validated.
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Cloud based application testing over clouds:
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To check the quality of a cloud-based application across different
clouds this type of testing is performed.
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Test cases for Cloud Testing
Test Scenarios
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Test case
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Performance Testing
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Security Testing
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Functional Testing
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Interoperability & Compatibility Testing
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Network Testing
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Load and Stress Testing
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Best
Practices:
1.
Testing is a periodic activity and requires new environments to be set up for
each project. Test labs in companies typically sit idle for longer periods,
consuming capital, power and space. Approximately 50% to 70% of the technology
infrastructure earmarked for testing is underutilized, according to both
anecdotal and published reports.
2.
Testing is considered an important but non business-critical activity. Moving
testing to the cloud is seen as a safe bet because it doesn’t include sensitive
corporate data and has minimal impact on the organization’s business-as-usual
activities.
3.
Applications are increasingly becoming dynamic, complex, distributed and
component-based, creating a multiplicity of new challenges for testing teams.
For instance, mobile and Web applications must be tested for multiple operating
systems and updates, multiple browser platforms and versions, different types
of hardware and a large number of concurrent users to understand their
performance in real-time. The conventional approach of manually creating
in-house testing environments that fully mirror these complexities and
multiplicities consumes huge capital and resources.
At
Oniyosys, we provide an end-to-end solution that transforms the way cloud testing is done and can help an organization boost its competitiveness by
reducing the cost of testing without negatively impacting mission-critical
production applications.
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