scope:

The present document describes a methodology for automated interoperability testing for the validation of standards, e.g. in the context of interoperability events and for the validation of products against standards. It extends and complements the best working practices presented in EG 202 237 [i.1] which targets the certification of products based on interoperability testing.

The present document also proposes a generic framework for interoperability testing of distributed systems and includes guidance on, for example, access to reference points, the establishment and maintenance of test synchronisation, and the assignment of test verdicts.