DALI provides a set of basic capabilities that all DAL services are to implement. DALI capabilities are sometimes tested inother validators but a specific separate test for DALI would be desirable.
Validators
Cone search validators test that service accepts standard inputs and that required founds are found in the VOTable outputs. Validators also test a limited number of error conditions.
Validators:
HEASARC
Type: web, testing framework
Description: The HEASARC uses an NCSA developed package and tests registered services monthly providing a Web site to view results and run tests interactively
Description: VOParis provides a web site which allows a user to validate a specific service and to view the results of their daily validation of registered services.
SIA service validators check that a service accepts standard inputs and provides appropriate error responses in at least some situations. Most validators check only the initial VOTable response by the service.
Validators:
HEASARC
Type: web, testing framework
Description: For 1.0 uses NCSA developed library for checking results. In addition to checking initial VOTable responses, checks that first data link is valid and of appropriate type. SIA 2.0 uses VO-Paris validator but stores results at the HEASARC. Users can check individual services or see results of monthly validation.
Description: VOParis provides a web site which allows a user to validate a specific service and to view the results of their daily validation of registered services