What is Configuration Testing?
Configuration Testing is the process of testing the system under each configuration of the supported software and hardware. Here, the different configurations of hardware and software mean the multiple operating system versions, various browsers, various supported drivers, distinct memory sizes, different hard drive types, various types of CPU, etc.
The various configurations are Win XP, Win 7 32/64 bit, Win 8 32/64 bit, Win 10, etc.
- Database Configuration: Oracle, DB2, MySQL, MSSQL Server, Sybase etc.
- Browser Configuration: IE 8, IE 9, FF 16.0, Chrome, Microsoft Edge etc.
Configuration Testing -Software Testing
Configuration Testing is the type of Software Testing that verifies the performance of the system under development against various combinations of software and hardware to find out the best configuration under which the system can work without any flaws or issues while matching its functional requirements.