Part 2 will discuss the STARLIMS Automated Validation Framework and Testing Kit for use with STARLIMS Quality Manufacturing Solution QM12.1.

Benefits of Kit

Significant time and resources are required for validating a new LIMS or implementing a LIMS upgrade. This is a significant barrier for many organizations.
Featuring SmartBear Software’s solution for automating the running of test scripts, the STARLIMS Automated Validation Framework and Testing Kit will speed up the implementation of new software and simplify regression tests for software upgrades. Moreover, human error due to manual execution will be eliminated by SmartBear’s automated tool.
SmartBear’s Automated UI Testing Tools, TestExecute and TestComplete, are now being utilized by Abbott Informatics. By purchasing licenses for these solutions from SmartBear and implementing the STARLIMS Automated Validation Framework and Testing Kit, an organization can automate the validation of their in-house LIMS system.
In cases where the STARLIMS Quality Manufacturing Solution QM12.1 is not being implemented as delivered out-of-the-box, the modification of test scripts can be performed. Training provided by SmartBear or retaining Abbott Informatics Professional Services will enable this process.

SmartBear

As discussed above, the implementation or upgrade of STARLIMS Quality Manufacturing Solution QM12.1 can be significantly eased by SmartBear’s automation solution.
A license must be purchased from SmartBear in order to use the STARLIMS Automated Validation Framework and Testing Kit with STARLIMS Quality Manufacturing Solution QM12.1.
A privately-held global information technology company, SmartBear Software provides solutions for API testing, API management software development, application performance monitoring, and software testing. SmartBear provides a complete suite for API and Web Testing, as well as tools for Performance and Monitoring.

 Features Included

• STARLIMS QM12.1 Entity Relationship Diagram
• Installation Qualification
• Templates – Computerized System Validation Plan Template and Computerized System Validation Summary Report Template
• Automated Test Cases for Out-of-the-Box Verification
• Manual Test Cases for requirements/functionality not automated for Out-of-the-Box Verification
• Readme Document

Alpha Engineering LIMS Implementation
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