Patent ID: 7437275
Filing Date: 2008-10-14
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of performing multi-location testing in a system having a test controller and at least a first flow at a first remote location and a second flow at a second remote location, comprising the steps of: creating a graphical representation of a multi-flow test that synchronizes at least the first flow and the second flow among agents at multiple remote locations; converting the graphical representation into a textual representation in an open communication standard format; reading the textual representation to identify at least the first flow and an associated first remote location, the second flow and an associated second remote location, resources required to execute the flows, and the remote locations of the agents that control the resources required to execute the flows; sending to at least a first test session server at the first remote location and a second test session server at the second remote location, descriptions of the respective sequences of tests comprising the first flow and the second flow in an open communications standard format; substantially simultaneously initiating at least the first flow and the second flow; synchronizing at least the first flow and the second flow for concurrent execution; and returning test results upon completion of at least the first flow and the second flow.