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Perform a Regression Test

Regression tests allow you to test whether or not changes made to SiteMinder, such as upgrading the policy store or implementing a new feature, affect policies. To run a regression test, you run one test with the current environment, make changes, then run the test again. By comparing the results of the tests, you can determine if the changes affect SiteMinder.

To perform a regression test

1. Run functionality tests in Record mode. Optionally, enter a comment in the Comment field. The comment appears in the output file.
2. When the test is complete, select Basic Playback in the Mode group box.
3. In the Script Information group box, enter the name of the text file in the Input Script field.

   This file name should match the name of the Output Script file you created in Record mode.

4. In the Output Script field, specify an output file name.
5. In the Command group box, click Run Script.

   The Test Tool runs the input script and creates the output script file.

6. Compare the input and output script files.