Abstract
For purposes of this discussion, the term "software validation" refers to the process of testing a completed software product in its operational environment. The scope of this paper is further limited in the following ways: the experiences described are not applicable to applications software; the validation systems discussed must be capable of functioning on a variety of dissimilar hardware and operating systems; the staff performing the validation is not involved in the development or the maintenance of the products being tested; and the result of a validation could impact the eligibility of the product for procurement. This environment imposes unusual and stringent requirements on the portability of the validation systems and the auditability of the validation.

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