Patent ID: 7516443
Filing Date: 2009-04-07
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A testing method comprising the steps of: identifying a host within a grid environment having at least one application domain, wherein said host is a software object that implements at least one feature of said application domain; associating a ghost agent with said host, wherein said ghost agent is a software object that includes at least one test routine written specifically for said host and does not implement any feature of said application domain; replicating actions of said host within said ghost agent; executing the at least one test routine within said ghost agent, wherein said executing step utilizes data gathered from said replicated actions, and wherein said test routine tests at least a portion of a specific application; testing said specific application using said ghost agent while simultaneously simulating load conditions resulting from at least one different application; generating test output for said test routine; moving said host within said grid environment; and responsively moving said ghost agent in accordance with movement of said host.