Test levels

The IBM Server Team tests servers using two different models: standard testing and comprehensive testing.

Standard testing

Standard: A single instance of the hardware or software is installed in the system using normal installation methods. Related software, such as device drivers, are tested for their ability to load, initialize and bind reliably. A limited test is executed to demonstrate compatibility and data integrity (where applicable).

Comprehensive testing

Comprehensive: Is a superset of "Standard". Where applicable, multiple instances (up to 3 when possible) are installed demonstrating scalability and configuration versatility; as well as showing that related software, such as device drivers, will load, initialize and bind reliably to multiple instances concurrently. Finally, a stress test, that tests for data integrity, of significant duration is executed on the multiple instance configuration.