Database Test Management Made Effective through Metrics

Abstract

In majority of software applications, Database systems play an important role. They are becoming increasingly complex and are subject to constant change. Test management of such a database application is a very complex task. The increase in both application complexity and reliability expectation has contributed to great demands on database testing activities.This paper, deals with managing the process of testing a Database, through automated testing which will ensure that test management time is not wasted and aids in better decision-making. We have proposed an effective automated test framework that manages testing of database applications thereby reducing the various resource attributes such as people, cost, time during the test process. This framework also ensures quality in the test management process by reducing the manual work. We have measured the effectiveness of the test process through various metrices that enhances the quality of the process. We have implemented the test process for six different database applications and their effectiveness computed through metrices.