Following the selection of the most adequate testing procedure for the Release, it can be tested using the standard procedures.
Both functional test and installation procedures are tested by independent business staff.
As next, performance and integration tests should be conducted.
The outputs should include:
- efficiency of installation procedures,
- all Release components,
- documentation of tests results (Known Errors and defects) for support and business,
- contingency and back-out plans,
- acceptance test documentation for authorisation (done through Change Management).