Publisher's Synopsis
This practical guide to the theory and practice of conformance testing is designed to help designers, buyers, and standards developers quickly determine whether components will be truly OSI-compatible, describing in detail the various approaches to conformance testing with real-world applications and implications.;Readers will see how to test for conformance using various methods, how to prepare test specifications, as well as understand available testing agencies, accreditation, and harmonization.;Written to serve as a valuable reference for anyone involved in the design, purchase, and operation of OSI-based data communications products, the book provides state-of-the-art information and expected developments in the field, emphasizing the strategic importance and complexity of conformance testing and how it will shape the marketplace for OSI products.
