Methods for collecting test data

You must become familiar with the methods used to create test data before you begin testing ACS routines.

The procedures for collecting test data are documented in Testing procedures.

NaviQuest collects data for testing from any of four sources:

ISMF lists
DCOLLECT data
SMF data
VMA data

Although you can successfully use all four sources to create test data, there are restrictions or considerations associated with choosing one method over another.