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Introducing CONTROL-I/2000...

As the turn of the century nears, batch applications, on-line interfaces and data are being converted to handle 21st century dates. Year 2000 resolution must be fast and efficient and testing is the key to success.

According to industry analysts, testing and data validation is estimated to be more than half the effort and expense associated with Year 2000 conversions. CONTROL-I/2000 is a Year 2000 Solution Set that addresses these testing and data validation issues.

An Automated Testing and Validation System is an essential aide, making application testing and data validation viable, reasonable events. CONTROL-I/2000 handles testing of all date conversion strategies: compression, expansion, windowing etc. providing a comprehensive tool for the Year 2000 and beyond.

The primary objective of the CONTROL-I/2000 Methodology is to verify that key corporate data remains intact after modification of files and application source code. All information contained in application files, databases, reports and screens must emerge unimpaired and valid after conversion.

Integration Testing CONTROL-I/2000 allows data values to be stored and referenced for integration validation. This dynamic facility eliminates the error prone task of manually researching cross-application and run-to-run Year 2000 exceptional data conditions.

Regression Testing A centralized data storage provides access for run-to-run Year 2000 validation. CONTROL-I/2000 considers data integration and comparison logic. This enables regression testing, validation of history files and comprehensive audit tracking.

Early and On-going Incident Testing CONTROL-I/2000 supports incremental testing and validation procedures. This allows testing of corporate data in a stand-alone as well as integrated mode. This critical feature provides the ability to test data for applications that encounter Year 2000 problems before January 1, 2000.

Not all business applications execute on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Some applications affected by the Year 2000 will not become visible until weeks or months later. Quarterly, semi-annual and on demand applications will not be encountered until later in the Year 2000 or beyond. Additionally, the number of history files that require testing and validation are overwhelming.

QA and Acceptance Testing CONTROL-I/2000 capitalizes on the expertise of business personnel by integrating their knowledge with the automated processes. The entire range of CONTROL-I/2000 Facilities are available for applying the testing and validation procedures using the realities of how the business uses and references corporate data.

Testing Beyond 1.1.2000 Quality Assurance Tests and production control Acceptance Tests optionally remain in place for long term integrity even after January 1, 2000.

CONTROL-I/2000 extends the level of validation capability. All information contained in files, databases and reports must be checked. CONTROL-I/2000 monitors application input, output, history and run-to-run data regardless of the source.

Extensive Data Sources CONTROL-I/2000 accesses a wide range of data information sources and on-line applications. CONTROL-I/2000 gathers data from report files, sequential or partitioned data sets, databases and VSAM files. CONTROL-I/2000 maximizes the range of data sources by validating input and output data.

VTAM Applications Through CONTROL-I/2000's Keystroke Open Access (KOA) Facility, batch scripts access any VTAM application. The ability to mimic on-line user actions and verify screen data eliminates the labor intensive task of manually validating screens.

SolveWare Solutions Kit The ability to handle complex scenarios eliminates additional manual procedures not addressed with other validation and testing products. CONTROL-I/2000 shortens the Year 2000 conversion cycle while increasing staff productivity by providing pre-written examples based upon user-defined sample validations.

Data Comparison Facility CONTROL-I/2000 provides a quick and effective way to compare results of two runs of an application. Using this facility, CONTROL-I/2000 compares the execution results before and after applying Year 2000 changes. This Data Comparison Facility compares multiple sources of information and points to the specific items that do not match.

Flexible Data Manipulation CONTROL-I/2000 validates data fields stored in a variety of formats - formatted, European, binary, packed and packed date values as well as handling leading or trailing blanks. Dynamic methods of testing are performed - standard numerical and forced character comparisons, arithmetic and logic operations.

Management By Exception Timely notification, event logging and extensive reporting keep organizations ahead of impending Year 2000 delays. SHOUT, CONTROL-I/2000's unique User Notification Facility, issues messages on exceptional conditions to individuals or groups using any destination.

Management Reporting CONTROL-I/2000's Dynamic Reporting Facility is an easy to use facility for gathering information. It provides comprehensive historical information for problem resolution, management reporting and audit tracking. Reports are easily written to meet site specific business requirements. Powerful reporting also serves as the starting point for addressing audit requirements.

CONTROL-I/2000 Benefits

This proven technology has demonstrated its ability to:

• Shorten the year 2000 conversion cycle and increase productivity by automating repetitive validation tasks.

• Expedite problem detection and correction by examining every piece of information at machine-speed.

• Increase the quality of testing by eliminating manual validation which is prone to human error.

• Enable data centers to cope with more projects without increasing staff levels by minimizing the effort required for the testing phase.

• Ensure long term corporate data quality using data validation standards and choosing to leave the rules created for Year 2000 testing in place beyond January 1, 2000.

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