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CiB CA Validation Tests

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These tests are the second part of the Cluster in a Box (CiB) Continuous Available (CA) validation tests which help validate CiB product meet the CA hardware requirements. The tests conduct various end-to-end test scenarios by running I/O workloads, data integrity tests against the cluster during a planned or unplanned failover. The tests also validate that the hardware platform under test meets CA hardware requirements.

Test details

   
Specifications
  • Device.Cluster.Core.ClusterInABox
Platforms
  • Windows Server 2016 (x64)
Supported Releases
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 10, version 1511
  • Windows 10, version 1607
  • Windows 10, version 1703
  • Windows 10, version 1709
  • Windows 10, version 1803
  • Windows 10, version 1809
  • Windows 10, version 1903
  • Next update to Windows 10
Expected run time (in minutes) 480
Category Scenario
Timeout (in minutes) 28800
Requires reboot false
Requires special configuration true
Type automatic

Running the test

Prerequisite: Pass the CiB Cluster Evaluation Tests

  1. After passing the CiB Cluster Evaluation Tests, go back to the Selection page and deselect the Test Controller machine under the systems tab

  2. Click on the device manager tab, and search for the cluster name specified for Cluster Evaluation Tests. Select the listed device.

    Screen shot showing the cluster name specified for Cluster Evaluation Tests.

  3. Go to the Tests page, select CiB CA Validation Tests, and click Run Selected

    Screen shot of CiB CA Validation Tests and the Run Selected button.

  4. Set the Duration value, which is how long the test scenarios run in minutes. The suggested runtime is 480 minutes (8 hours) or longer. The minimum runtime is 120 minutes. This can also be used as long haul tests for testing product reliability.

    Click OK to schedule the job.

    Dialog that shows the test name and the Ok and Cancel buttons.

  5. Go to the Results page to check the test status and results.

    Screen shot of the results page showing tests passed.

Troubleshooting

For generic troubleshooting of HLK test failures, see Troubleshooting Windows HLK Test Failures.

If failures are found, you can review the logs to get additional details about the failures in HLK Studio under the Results page:

  • CiB CA Validation Tests->Run CiB CA tests->Logs->te.wtl

To view CA Validation Report and additional logs, right-click the test, and select Additional Files

More information

Parameters

Parameter name Parameter description
CiBTestBin test binary location
AutomatedOnly Specify true if this test should not run any manual tests
PATHTOXML
CONFIGFILENAME Name of the config XML file
LOGFILE_INPUT
LOGFILE_OUTPUT
parse_whck.ps1
Duration The duration of the test run in minutes. Minimum is 120 minutes
Validate-Cluster.ps1