To run an OAM validation test on a service tunnel

Purpose

Use this procedure to run an OAM validation test on a service tunnel. An OAM validator test suite must be created for the tested entity; see Chapter 89, Service Test Manager .

Note: Alternatively, you can also run an OAM validation test on the service tunnel by performing a one-time validation; see To run a one-time validation test on a service .

Steps


1	Choose Manage→Service Tunnels from the NFM-P main menu. The Manage Service Tunnels form opens
2	Click Search, choose a service tunnel, and click Properties. The Tunnel (Edit) form opens.
3	Click Validate. If an OAM validator test suite is not associated with the service tunnel, a dialog box appears. Click OK, choose an OAM validator test suite, and click OK.
4	View the State Cause indicators. When the validation test fails, a check mark appears beside the OAM Validation Failure indicator.
5	Click on the Tests tab, then on the Tested Entity Result tab.
6	Choose an entry and click Properties. The Tested Entity Result (Edit) form opens.
7	Click on the Results tab to display the validation test results.
8	If you need to compare two test results from the same type of test, choose the two test results and click Compare. The Difference form opens. Otherwise, go to Step 10 .
9	Compare the test results.
10	Close the forms. End of steps