1.0 What Is XPOZ?
XPOZ, pronounced expose, is a script interpreter that provides access to a number of applications through their exported API interfaces. Originally it was developed as a test tool for Novell® Directory Services® and now has been expanded to provide a test harness for Identity Manager. XPOZ provides a solid foundation from which to build test modules. It can be extended by using native files (.dll, .nlm, .so) or Java* files (.jar or .class) to create test modules.
Using XPOZ for testing gives the following benefits:
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Faster turnaround time than compiled tests, because it is script driven.
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Scripts are easier to write than compiled tests.
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Better reuse of scripts.
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Easily supports new functionality without affecting existing tests and scripts.
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Minimal test tool memory footprint by only loading the test modules needed for a specific test.
XPOZ contains three major components: the engine, test modules, and scripts. The engine processes the XPOZ scripts and then passes that information into the test modules to perform the required task.
Figure 1-1 XPOZ Architecture
