ITIL Fundamentals

Service Validation and Testing

Stage
3
Process
5

Working with change evaluation, service, validation and testing will

  • Work with transition planning and support to plan the resources required for testing
  • Plan, design, schedule, perform, and close tests
  • Prepare the test environment

Types of Testing

TypeDescription
UtilityDoes the service have the required functionality?
WarrantyWill the service deliver required levels of availability, capacity, and continuity?
UsabilityWill the service be usable by all potential users?
Contract and RegulationWill the service conform to applicable regulatory & contract requirements?
Operational ReadinessAre the support functions (including the service desk) staffed and trained to support the new or changed service?

Next Up

Change Evaluation