A system for testing protocol implementations
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TL;DR
The theoretical basis which has been established for this work is described, which sets the context within which NPL's current system development plan is discussed.
Abstract
Abstract A large amount of effort is being put into developing international standards for protocols and services in support of Open Systems Interconnection. All this activity will, however, be in vain unless products are produced in conformance with these standards. In order to give users confidence in the products they buy, implementations need to be tested by a trusted independent assessment centre. NPL is currently developing suitable testing techniques for use by such centres. This paper describes the theoretical basis which has been established for this work. This then sets the context within which NPL's current system development plan is discussed.