Systems Integration Test (SIT) Overview

1. Systems Integration Test(SIT) Overview This overview and associated Systems Integration Test Log and Metrics.xls sample tool was provided by Commercial Industry Company #1. It is provided as an introduction to the concept of SIT and illustrates comprehensive logging and tracking to assure that the process is complete and successful. EITK0709

2. Systems Integration Test • Thoroughly validate the system before go-live • Localized “unit” testing is performed prior to SIT • SIT provides for complete end-to-end system testing • Validates acceptable system performance (assumes comparable environment) • A cyclical process building upon each iteration of test • Functionality • Integration, Security • Interfaces • Business and IT • Set goals for each cycle to meet go-live • Use objective measures to manage progress

3. 2 Mos 1 Wk 1 Mo 1 Mo 1 Mo Teams Systems Integration Testing Core FunctionalityMRPPurchasingQualityVisibility PeripheralInterfaces Contracts Finance HR Cycle1Verify BasicFunctionality,Identify Problems Cycle2Verify Integration,Security,In-Bound Interfaces,Mock Data Cycle3Verify Integration,Security,Out-Bound Interfaces,Mock Data SIT Planning and PreparationControlled Data Prep Planning for Cycles 2 & 3 Example Timeline Showing Iterations

4. Total Numberof SIT Scripts SIT Team Cycle Expectation SIT Metrics – Example sample data See System Integration Testing Log and Metrics.xls file for supporting spreadsheets and details