CN104461910B - It is a kind of to realize the device and method tested automatically - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a device and method for realizing automatic testing, including: a test task unit, a software execution unit, and a hardware environment unit; wherein, the test task unit is used to send hardware-related information to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task. The software test command; the hardware environment unit is used to generate the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command related to the hardware; the software execution unit is used to execute the storage system based on the hardware environment action of the software test command related to the hardware. Software test commands related to hardware. The present invention, on the basis of completing the logic-related software test command, uses the hardware environment unit to generate the hardware environment action for executing the hardware-related software test command, and provides a solution for realizing the test of the hardware-related software test command. The foundation realizes a more comprehensive test of the storage system and improves the reliability of the storage system.

Description

A device and method for realizing automatic testing

technical field

The invention relates to computer testing technology, in particular to a storage system-based device and method for realizing automatic testing.

Background technique

With the continuous development of software engineering technology, software testing technology is becoming more and more mature. In recent years, automated software testing tools have emerged in an endless stream, ranging from unit testing tools to automated script function testing tools, and even graphical user interface (GUI) testing tools based on pattern recognition. These testing tools can easily realize the testing of software functions and processes, so as to ensure the quality of the software when it is released.

The storage system plays a pivotal role in the information system. Bugs or faults in the storage system may cause service interruption at least, or data loss at worst, which will bring great losses to users. In view of this, in industrial production, before the storage system leaves the factory, it needs to be fully tested and evaluated to avoid serious quality problems after the product is launched.

At present, although there are many software testing methods developed for storage systems, they are not the same. For example, the previous application with the application number "CN102495804A" and the invention name "Software Automation Testing Method" discloses a software automation testing method. It generally includes: by optimizing the execution sequence of the automated testing tasks and the test cases contained in each automated testing task, the execution efficiency of the entire automated testing process can be effectively improved. This test method can realize the software test command related to logic such as the test that focuses on verifying software functions, but it cannot trigger the software to run in the hardware environment (also known as the physical environment) actions (such as plugging and unplugging operations). Software testing commands such as testing of abnormal failure scenarios.

Contents of the invention

In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a device and method for realizing automatic testing, capable of testing hardware-related software test commands that depend on the hardware environment.

In order to achieve the purpose of the above invention, the present invention discloses a device for realizing automatic testing, including: a testing task unit, a software execution unit and a hardware environment unit; wherein,

The test task unit is used to send hardware-related software test commands to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task;

A hardware environment unit, configured to generate hardware environment actions corresponding to hardware-related software test commands;

The software execution unit is configured to execute the hardware-related software test command on the storage system based on the hardware environment action of the hardware-related software test command.

Further, the hardware environment unit includes: a base, a fixed component, a power device, a power rod and a hardware execution control device, wherein,

fixing the fixing component and the power device on the bearing surface of the base;

The output end of the power device is opposite to the plug-in port of the storage system;

The output end of the power device is connected to the fixed end of the power rod, and the cantilever end of the power rod is provided with a plug-in piece that matches the plug-in port of the storage system;

The input terminal of the hardware execution control device is connected with the test task unit, and is used to receive the hardware-related software test command sent by the test task unit; generate the hardware-related test command according to the hardware-related software test command. The control information of the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command; the output end of the hardware execution control device is connected to the signal input end of the power device, and is used to transmit the control information of the hardware environment action to the power device;

The power device drives the power rod to drive the plug-in member to reciprocate in the axial direction of the power rod according to the control information of the hardware environment action, so as to obtain the hardware environment of the hardware-related software test command action.

Further, a transmission device is also provided between the power device and the power rod;

The transmission device is a hydraulic transmission device, an electromagnetic transmission device or a gear transmission device.

Further, the fixing component is fixed on the bearing surface of the base in an adjustable manner.

Further, the hardware environment unit further includes a position sensor, including a sensing element and an exciting element, for monitoring the relative position of the power rod and the base through the sensing element and the exciting element.

Further, the position sensor is a magnetic sensor or a photoelectric sensor.

Further, the hardware environment unit also includes an electromagnetic device, which is arranged in the connection circuit that provides electric energy for the storage system, and the power supply analog signal output terminal of the hardware execution control device is connected to the signal input terminal of the electromagnetic device, according to the Hardware-related software test commands, the server issues hardware environment actions to control the on-off of the electromagnetic device to generate a power state simulation signal.

On the other hand, the present application also provides a method for realizing automatic testing, including:

Send hardware-related software test commands to the software execution unit and hardware environment unit according to the test task;

The hardware environment unit generates hardware environment actions corresponding to hardware-related software test commands;

Based on the hardware environment action of the hardware-related software test command, the hardware-related software test command is executed on the storage system.

Further, generating a hardware environment action corresponding to a hardware-related software test command specifically includes:

Perform plugging and unplugging operations on the plugging ports of the storage system through the hardware environment unit to generate an action of changing hardware environment information.

Further, generating a hardware environment action corresponding to a hardware-related software test command specifically includes:

An electromagnetic device is provided in the connection circuit for providing electric energy by the storage system, and the hardware environment unit controls the on-off of the electromagnetic device according to the software test command related to the hardware, so as to generate hardware environment actions in different power states.

Further, before the hardware environment unit generates the hardware environment action corresponding to the hardware-related software test command, the method also includes:

The control information of the hardware environment action corresponding to the hardware-related software test command is set in advance, so that the hardware environment unit generates the hardware environment action corresponding to the hardware-related software test command according to the control information of the hardware environment action.

Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present application includes: a test task unit, a software execution unit and a hardware environment unit; wherein, the test task unit is used to send software related to the hardware to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task. The test command; the hardware environment unit is used to generate the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command related to the hardware; the software execution unit is used to execute the hardware environment action based on the software test command related to the hardware to the storage system. Related software testing commands. On the basis of completing the software test command related to logic, the present invention is used to generate the hardware environment action for executing the software test command related to the hardware through the hardware environment unit, and provides for the realization of the test of the software test command related to the hardware. The foundation realizes a more comprehensive test of the storage system and improves the reliability of the storage system.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is the structural block diagram that the present invention realizes the device of automatic test;

Fig. 2 is the flow chart of the method for realizing automatic testing of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a structural block diagram of a device for realizing automatic testing according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the application clearer, the embodiments of the application will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in the case of no conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined arbitrarily with each other.

Fig. 1 is the structural block diagram of the device that realizes automatic test of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 1, comprises: test task unit, software execution unit and hardware environment unit; Wherein,

The test task unit is used for sending hardware-related software test commands to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task.

It should be noted that the test task unit controls the software test process according to the test cases included in the test task, and sends hardware-related software test commands to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit. Common knowledge of those skilled in the art.

The hardware environment unit is used to generate hardware environment actions corresponding to hardware-related software test commands.

Here, the hardware environment unit includes: a base, a fixed component, a power device, a power rod and a hardware execution control device, wherein,

Fix the fixed parts and the power unit on the bearing surface of the base;

The output end of the power unit is opposite to the insertion port of the storage system;

The output end of the power device is connected to the fixed end of the power rod, and the cantilever end of the power rod is provided with a plug-in piece that matches the plug-in port of the storage system;

The input terminal of the hardware execution control device is connected with the test task unit for receiving the hardware-related software test command sent by the test task unit; according to the hardware-related software test command, the hardware environment action corresponding to the hardware-related software test command is generated control information; the output end of the hardware execution control device is connected to the signal input end of the power device, and is used to transmit the control information of the hardware environment action to the power device;

The power device drives the power rod to drive the plug-in member to reciprocate in the axial direction of the power rod according to the control information of the hardware environment action, so as to obtain the hardware environment action of the software test command related to the hardware.

It should be noted that the hardware environment action of the hardware-related software test command corresponding to the hardware-related software test command is based on those skilled in the art after analyzing the hardware-related software test command. The unit executes the control information of the hardware environment action, and the control information can be stored as a mapping table, that is, different hardware-related software test commands will correspond to different control information.

The software execution unit is configured to execute the hardware-related software test command on the storage system based on the hardware environment action of the hardware-related software test command.

It should be noted that, in addition to the hardware-related software test commands in the present invention, the original logic-related software test commands can also be executed, and there is no conflict between the two.

further,

There is also a transmission device between the power device and the power rod;

The transmission device is a hydraulic transmission device, an electromagnetic transmission device or a gear transmission device.

The fixing part is fixed on the bearing surface of the base in an adjustable manner.

further,

The hardware environment unit also includes a position sensor, including an induction element and an excitation element, which are used to monitor the relative position of the power bar and the base through the induction element and the excitation element; here, by determining the relative position, the hardware environment unit can be guaranteed to perform accuracy of movement.

Preferably, the position sensor is a magnetic sensor or a photoelectric sensor.

The hardware environment unit also includes an electromagnetic device, which is arranged in the connecting circuit that provides electric energy for the storage system. The power supply analog signal output terminal of the hardware execution control device is connected to the signal input terminal of the electromagnetic device. According to the software test command related to the hardware, the server sends out Control the on and off of the electromagnetic device to generate the hardware environment action of the power state analog signal.

Fig. 2 is the flow chart of the method for realizing automatic testing of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 2, comprises:

Step 200: Send a hardware-related software test command to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task.

Step 201, the hardware environment unit generates hardware environment actions corresponding to hardware-related software test commands.

This step specifically includes:

Perform plugging and unplugging operations on the plugging ports of the storage system through the hardware environment unit to generate changes in hardware environment information. or,

An electromagnetic device is installed in the connection circuit that the storage system provides electric energy. According to the software test command related to the hardware, the hardware environment unit controls the on-off of the electromagnetic device to generate hardware environment actions in different power states.

Step 202: Execute the hardware-related software test command on the storage system based on the hardware environment action of the hardware-related software test command.

Before the hardware environment unit generates the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command relevant to the hardware, the inventive method also includes:

The control information of the hardware environment action corresponding to the hardware-related software test command is set in advance, so that the hardware environment unit generates the hardware environment action corresponding to the hardware-related software test command according to the control information of the hardware environment action.

The method of the present invention will be clearly and detailedly described through specific examples below, and the examples are not intended to limit the present invention.

Example 1

Fig. 3 is the structural block diagram of the device that realizes automatic test in the first embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Fig. 3, automatic test device comprises:

Test task unit 1, software execution unit and hardware environment unit 3; wherein, test task unit 1 is used to control the software test process and send hardware-related software test commands to the storage system 2 to be tested according to the test cases contained in the test task ; The software test command may also include logic-related software test commands. The test task unit stores test cases in the form of configuration files. During the test, the test task unit reads the use case configuration file and parses it, and sends the logic-related software test commands and hardware-related software test commands to the software execution unit or the hardware environment unit correspondingly. The testing process of the logic-related software testing commands is the same as that of the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

In this embodiment, the test task unit sends hardware-related software test commands to the hardware environment unit 3, and the hardware execution unit 3 includes: a hardware execution control device 31, a base 32, a power device 33, a power rod 34 and a fixed component 35; Wherein, the hardware execution control device 31 is equivalent to the brain of the hardware execution unit, which includes an input power interface 31a, an output power interface 31b, a network interface 31c, and an output end of the power unit 33. The power interface 31b is connected to the power device 33 . The output end of the hardware execution control device 31 is connected to the signal input end of the power device 33, the test task unit 1 realizes the communication with the hardware execution control device 31 by means of the network interface 31c, and the hardware execution control device 31 realizes the communication with the power device 33 by means of the output end. Control, that is, the hardware execution control device 31 transmits the control information of the hardware environment action sent by the test task unit 1 to the power unit 33 to generate a hardware environment action, such as a start-stop action.

The fixing component 35 is used to fix the storage system 2 on the bearing surface of the base 32 . In this embodiment, the hardware execution unit is provided with but not limited to four fixing components 35 . The four fixing parts 35 are respectively provided at four corners of the storage system 2 , and the storage system 2 can be fixed on the bearing surface of the base 32 by means of the four fixing parts 35 . Preferably, the fixing part 35 is arranged on the bearing surface of the base 32 in an adjustable manner (or in a movable manner), that is, the position of the fixing part 35 is adjustable relative to the bearing surface of the base 32, so as to realize storage systems 2 of different specifications and sizes. Fixed to increase the flexibility of the storage system automatic test device.

The power device 33 is fixed on the bearing surface of the base 32 , and the output end of the power device 33 is opposite to the insertion port 21 of the storage system 2 . The fixed end of the power rod 34 is connected to the output end of the power device 33 , and the cantilever end of the power rod 34 is provided with a plug-in piece matching the plug-in port of the storage system 2 . Driven by the power device 33 , the power rod 34 drives the plug-in part to reciprocate in the axial direction of the power rod 34 .

A transmission device can also be provided between the power device 33 and the power rod 34 to transmit the power of the power device 33 to the power rod 34 . The transmission device can adopt a hydraulic transmission device, an electromagnetic transmission device or a gear transmission device.

The hardware execution unit provided in this embodiment simulates the hardware environment of the storage system, and can realize the testing of software test commands related to the hardware, which makes up for the defect that the software process related to the hardware environment cannot be monitored in the prior art. .

In a preferred embodiment, the hardware environment unit further includes a position sensor 6 , by which the relative position of the power rod 34 and the base 32 can be accurately monitored. The position sensor 6 includes an inductive element 61 and an excitation element 62 , and the inductive element 61 and the excitation element 62 are respectively arranged on the power rod 34 and the base 32 . When the sensing element 61 is triggered by the exciting element 62 , the relative position of the power bar 34 and the base 32 can be determined. It is not difficult to understand that since the inductive element 61 and the excitation element 62 are a pair of components that cooperate with each other. Therefore, during use, the positions of the sensing element 61 and the exciting element 62 can also be reversed, that is, the sensing element 61 and the exciting element 62 are respectively arranged on the base 32 and the power rod 34, and the purpose of positioning the position of the power rod 34 can also be achieved. In addition, the position sensor adopts, but is not limited to, a magnetic sensor or a photoelectric sensor.

The hardware environment unit 3 may also include an electromagnetic device, which is arranged in a connection circuit that provides electric energy for the storage system. When the hardware environment unit 3 was provided with an electromagnetic device, the hardware execution control device 31 was also provided with a second signal output end, and the power supply analog signal output end of the hardware execution control device was connected with the signal input end of the electromagnetic device, according to the software related to the hardware In the test command, the server issues a hardware environment action to control the on-off of the electromagnetic device to generate a power state analog signal. The electromagnetic device can be used to simulate single power failure and double power failure, and can also be used to simulate the power failure of the whole machine.

Although the embodiments disclosed in the present application are as above, the content described is only the embodiments adopted to facilitate understanding of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, such as the specific implementation method in the embodiments of the present invention. Anyone skilled in the field of this application can make any modifications and changes in the form and details of implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed in this application, but the scope of patent protection of this application must still be The scope defined by the appended claims shall prevail.

Claims (10)

1. An apparatus for implementing automatic testing, comprising: the system comprises a test task unit, a software execution unit and a hardware environment unit; wherein,

the test task unit is used for sending a software test command related to hardware to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task;

the hardware environment unit is used for generating hardware environment actions corresponding to the software test commands related to the hardware; the hardware environment unit comprises: the device comprises a base, a fixed part, a power device, a power rod and a hardware execution control device, wherein the fixed part and the power device are fixed on a bearing surface of the base; the output end of the power device is opposite to the plugging port of the storage system; the output end of the power device is connected with the fixed end of the power rod, and the cantilever end of the power rod is provided with a plugging piece matched with the plugging port of the storage system; the input end of the hardware execution control device is connected with the test task unit and is used for receiving a software test command which is sent by the test task unit and is related to hardware; generating control information of hardware environment actions corresponding to the software testing commands related to the hardware according to the software testing commands related to the hardware; the output end of the hardware execution control device is connected with the signal input end of the power device and is used for transmitting control information of the hardware environment action to the power device; the power device drives the power rod to drive the plug-in piece to reciprocate in the axial direction of the power rod according to the control information of the hardware environment action so as to obtain the hardware environment action of the software test command related to the hardware;

and the software execution unit is used for executing the software test command related to the hardware to the storage system based on the hardware environment action of the software test command related to the hardware.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein a transmission device is further arranged between the power device and the power rod;

the transmission device is a hydraulic transmission device, an electromagnetic transmission device or a gear transmission device.

3. The device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said fixing member is fixed in an adjustable manner to the carrying surface of said base.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 or 2, wherein the hardware environment unit further comprises a position sensor comprising a sensing element and an excitation element for monitoring the relative position of the power rod and the base via the sensing element and the excitation element.

5. The device of claim 4, wherein the position sensor is a magnetic sensor or a photoelectric sensor.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the hardware environment unit further comprises an electromagnetic device disposed in a connection circuit for providing power to the storage system, the power analog signal output terminal of the hardware execution control device is connected to the signal input terminal of the electromagnetic device, and the server issues a hardware environment action for controlling the electromagnetic device to be turned on and off according to a software test command related to hardware, so as to generate a power state analog signal.

7. A method for implementing automatic testing, comprising:

sending a software test command related to hardware to the software execution unit and the hardware environment unit according to the test task;

the hardware environment unit generates a hardware environment action corresponding to a software test command related to hardware; the hardware environment unit comprises: the device comprises a base, a fixed part, a power device, a power rod and a hardware execution control device, wherein the fixed part and the power device are fixed on a bearing surface of the base; the output end of the power device is opposite to the plugging port of the storage system; the output end of the power device is connected with the fixed end of the power rod, and the cantilever end of the power rod is provided with a plugging piece matched with the plugging port of the storage system; the input end of the hardware execution control device is connected with the test task unit and is used for receiving a software test command which is sent by the test task unit and is related to hardware; generating control information of hardware environment actions corresponding to the software testing commands related to the hardware according to the software testing commands related to the hardware; the output end of the hardware execution control device is connected with the signal input end of the power device and is used for transmitting control information of the hardware environment action to the power device; the power device drives the power rod to drive the plug-in piece to reciprocate in the axial direction of the power rod according to the control information of the hardware environment action so as to obtain the hardware environment action of the software test command related to the hardware;

executing the hardware-related software test command to the storage system based on the hardware environment action of the hardware-related software test command.

8. The method according to claim 7, wherein the act of generating a hardware environment corresponding to the hardware-related software test command specifically comprises:

and executing plugging operation on a plugging port of the storage system through a hardware environment unit to generate the action of hardware environment information change.

9. The method according to claim 7, wherein the act of generating a hardware environment corresponding to the hardware-related software test command specifically comprises:

and arranging an electromagnetic device in a connecting circuit for providing electric energy for the storage system, wherein the hardware environment unit controls the electromagnetic device to be switched on and off according to a software test command related to hardware so as to generate hardware environment actions in different power supply states.

10. The method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein before the hardware environment unit generates the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command related to the hardware, the method further comprises:

the control information of the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command related to the hardware is preset, so that the hardware environment unit generates the hardware environment action corresponding to the software test command related to the hardware according to the control information of the hardware environment action.