Information technology — Open Systems Interconnection — Systems Management: Test Management Function

Defines a systems management function that may be used by an application process in a centralized or decentralized management environment to interact for the purpose of systems management and a function which consists of generic definitions, services and functional units. Does not define: the nature of any implementation intended to provide the test management function and the nature of any interactions which result in the use of the test management function. Does not specify: the manner in which management is accomplished by the user of the test management function; the services necessary for the establishment, normal and abnormal release of a management association; the details of specific test or test categories; a framework or methodology for conformance tests.