An OAT Test ensures compatibility and overall quality of the end-product, eradicating issues before full deployment.
The final touches that can make or break a software rollout.
Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) is carried out just after the execution of User Acceptance Testing and before the final product is rolled out. It’s key for the success of your application or software as it allows users to interact with your product one last time before final deployment.
It therefore provides the opportunity to iron out any issues in a production-like environment without the pressure and high stakes of an actual release.
An OAT Test essentially provides a penultimate hurdle to hop when it comes to the lifecycle of software testing, where changes are finalised, and everything is primed and ready to go.
An OAT Test ensures compatibility and overall quality of the end-product, eradicating issues before full deployment.
Validate all aspects of your system to ensure optimum user experience. Well-executed Operational Acceptance Testing makes sure any loose ends are tied up before release which saves you time, money, and reduces risk.
Overall security is increased because of the chance to check software vulnerabilities and other security measures before real-world deployment.
This stage allows you to make sure that backup, recovery, and restore facilities are primed and that Non-Functional Testing aspects like disaster recovery and resilience are at expected levels.
With the option of operational support in a production-like environment before actual release, identifying maintenance tasks that need to be carried out can take place with Operational Acceptance Testing.
Tackle issues that haven’t yet been considered, but may impact system behaviour when brought together into a production style environment.
OAT Testing plays a necessary role when it comes to testing your software and preparing for final production. It validates the components within your system in a production-like environment and ensures everything behaves as it should when brought together.
This means no surprises in the actual target operating environment and the host network where your system will be deployed. It also means that you have the opportunity to make sure your system adheres to acceptable standards across the board.
Operational Acceptance Testing comes in many forms, and can include:
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