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Methods and apparatus for automated testing of a device through a command line interface

  • US 20070263773A1
  • Filed: 03/03/2006
  • Published: 11/15/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for automated testing of a network device having a command line interface, said method comprising:

  • creating a metafile;

    establishing a network connection with the device;

    parsing said metafile to determine a device command and an expected result;

    issuing said device command to said command line interface of the device via said network connection;

    receiving a response from said command line interface of the device via said network connection;

    comparing said response to said expected result;

    logging, to a test summary file, a test result based on said comparing step.

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