JPH0254339A - Parameter check processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the check executing efficiency and to facilitate the addition/deletion of parameters and checks by taking a check item out of a check item list and carries out the due check by reference to a check routine list. CONSTITUTION:At execution of the check the parameters to be checked are identified in steps 1a and 1b and checked individually in steps 2a and 2b. Then the check item names corresponding to those parameters are all taken out of a check item list 10 at steps 3a and 3b. When the individual processes are through with all necessary patterns, the duplicated check items are deleted out of those taken out in a step 4. Thus the check routines defined in a check routine list 11 are successively carried out in a step 5 for each non-duplicated check item.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] This invention relates to checking the validity of parameter values of system control information of a computer system based on the relationship between parameters, and the present invention can easily eliminate duplication of tests, perform efficiently, Aiming at a parameter inspection processing method that can easily handle the addition and subtraction of
When inspecting the validity of parameter values based on the relationship between the parameters, a check item list indicating the correspondence between the check item names that identify the inspection for the required combination of the parameters and the parameters; For each check item name, provide an inspection routine for the inspection and an inspection routine list showing the parameters of the subject to be inspected,
For each required parameter, all the check item names corresponding to the parameter are extracted from the check item list, and all the required parameters are extracted.
The inspection routine specified in the inspection routine table is configured to be executed for each check item name, excluding duplicate check item names from all the check item names.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a parameter checking processing method for checking the validity of parameter values of system control information of a computer system based on relationships between parameters.

In order to operate a computer system as a system designed according to the user's business, various system control information based on the hardware configuration, software configuration, restrictions on resources for users, etc. are determined, and the necessary programs are determined. It is necessary to configure a database that can be referenced by

Some of the parameter values of these control information are determined independently, but there are multiple values, such as the relationship between the number of users who are allowed to use a certain program system at the same time and the amount of memory that can be allocated to the users. In some cases, there is a relationship among the parameters, and the validity of each parameter value may depend on the mutual relationship.

[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention] When inputting parameters to a computer system in order to newly establish or change a system control information database, an input processing program checks the validity of input parameter values. The validity of the parameter is checked for individually determinable conditions, and then the parameter and other required parameters are tested based on their mutual relationships to determine their validity.

Therefore, if, for example, a test is performed on parameter A as described above, and a test is also performed on the relationship between parameter A and parameter B, then a test on parameter B is performed, depending on the individual conditions of parameter B. After the test, a test is performed on the relationship between parameter B and other interrelated parameters.

The test includes at least a test of the above-mentioned relationship between parameter B and the interrelated parameter A. Therefore, the test based on the correlation is executed redundantly in both the test of parameter A and the test of parameter B, and there is a problem that computer time is wasted in the test processing.

In order to avoid this duplication, for example, it may be possible to test the mutual relationship between parameter A and parameter B only when testing parameter A. There is a problem in that extremely complex considerations are required to arrange tests for correlations so as not to cause problems, and furthermore, in cases where only parameter B has been changed, for example, if only parameter B is tested, it is necessary to examine the relationship between parameter A and parameter A. It is desirable to also be able to perform correlation checks.

The present invention provides a parameter test that can easily eliminate duplication of tests and perform efficiently when checking the validity of parameter values based on the relationship between parameters, and can easily handle additions and subtractions of parameters and tests. Purpose of processing method.

[Means to solve the problem]

FIG. 1 is a process flowchart showing the configuration of the present invention.

The figure shows the process flow of parameter inspection, 1a, 2a, 1b, 2b, etc. are processing steps of parameter individual inspection, and 3a, 3b, etc. are extracting the check item name related to each parameter from the check item list 10. Processing steps 4 and 5 are processing steps for performing a test based on the relationship between parameters with reference to the test routine table 11.

[For production]

In order to check the validity of parameter values based on the relationship between multiple parameters that constitute system control information held in a computer system,
Check item list 10 and inspection routine list 11 are provided.

The check item list 10 is configured to provide check item names for identifying tests for required parameter combinations, and to indicate the correspondence between these check item names and parameters related to the tests. .

Inspection routine-list 11 includes check items-list 10
For each check item name in , the inspection routine for the inspection and the parameters of the object to be inspected are shown.

When performing the test, process steps 1a and 1bT: For the parameters that need to be identified and tested, process step 2a
, 2b, when each parameter is individually inspected, all the check item names corresponding to the parameter are extracted from the check item list 10 in processing steps 3a and 3b.

After completing the individual processing for all required parameters, in processing step 4, duplicate check item names are removed from all the check item names extracted above, and for each check item name without duplication, the inspection routine is executed in processing step 5. - Execute the inspection routines specified in Table 11 in sequence.

With the above processing method, it is possible to efficiently check the validity of parameter values based on the relationship between parameters by easily removing duplication of tests, and update the check item list and inspection routine list. This makes it easy to add or subtract parameters and tests.

〔Example〕

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of a check item list. As shown in the figure, the check item list 10 is a table consisting of items having a check item name column 12 and parameter names 5u113, and one check item name (rcHEcKOI J etc.), and the corresponding parameter name column 13 displays the name of one parameter (such as rAJ in the figure) among the plurality of parameters to be inspected by the check item name. With this configuration, it is possible to flexibly respond to increases and decreases in the number of target parameters for each test, increases and decreases in check item names, etc.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of an inspection routine list. As shown in the figure, the inspection routine list 11 is a table consisting of items having a check item name column 14, an inspection routine old tree 15, and a parameter instruction column 16.
The name of the routine that performs the inspection identified by the check item name shown in (such as "RULEOOOOI J" in the figure) is displayed on the inspection routine old tree 15, and information indicating all the parameters to be inspected (for example, the parameter name and parameter storage area address) is displayed in the parameter instruction column 16.

When performing the test, it is determined whether parameter A, for example, has been defined in processing step 1a in FIG. 1. If it is not defined, processing proceeds to the next parameter. The validity of parameter values is checked for conditions that can be independently determined.

Next, in processing step 3a, check item list 1
0 is scanned, all check item names corresponding to parameter name A are read out, and saved in an appropriate storage area.

After completing the inspection process for the parameter, proceed with the process for parameter B in the same manner as described above through process steps lb, 2b, and 3b, and complete the process for all parameters by preparing such process steps for all required parameters. When the process proceeds to step 4, check item names related to all defined parameters have been extracted.

Therefore, in processing step 4, duplicate check item names are removed from all the check item names extracted above to create a column of check item names without duplication. For example, the second
In the example in the figure, the results of processing parameters A, B, and C are:
Check items such as CHECKOI and CHECKO
L, CHECKO3, and CHECKO2 are extracted, so delete the duplicates and select CHECKOI,
Leave CHECKO2 and CHECKO3.

In processing step 5, the check item names are taken out one by one, the inspection routine list 11 is searched for the column with the check item name, the inspection routine specified in that column is executed, and instructions are given there. Parameters are inspected based on the relationship between them. Thereafter, for example, the test results are output to an appropriate output device and the process is completed.

Figure 3 is an explanatory diagram of the inspection routine-list It is.

In the figure, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4
, 5 is a processing step, 10 is a list of check items, and 11 is a list of inspection routines. [Effects of the Invention] As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, parameter values of system control information of a computer system are In tests based on the relationship between validity parameters, duplication of tests can be easily removed and executed efficiently, and by updating the list of check items and the list of inspection routines, it is possible to add or remove parameters or tests, etc. It has a remarkable industrial effect in that it can be easily applied.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a process flowchart showing the configuration of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of check items - list, Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of check items - list Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram of inspection routine - list Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram of check items - list Fig. 1 is a process flowchart showing the configuration of the invention.

Claims (1)

[Claims] When checking the validity of parameter values based on the relationship between a plurality of parameters constituting system control information held in a computer system, A check item list (10) showing the correspondence between the check item name that identifies the test and the parameter, and for each check item name,
An inspection routine list (11) showing the inspection routine for the inspection and the parameters of the inspected object is provided, and the check item list (11) is prepared for each required parameter.
10), extract all the check item names corresponding to the parameter (3a, 3b), remove duplicate check item names from all the extracted check item names for all the required parameters ( 4) A parameter inspection processing method characterized in that for each check item name, an inspection routine defined in the inspection routine list (11) is executed (5).