David, There are two answers.
Testing data is short lived. You test, correct the problems, test again, correct the problems, repeat the cycle until you converge in a solution. The data can be thrown away after each test. Data used for certification is a permanent record. As such, Claredi archives it off line, so if we ever need to go back and see what were your exact capabilities that you were certified for at a point in time, we can do that. The certified entity should probably do the same sort of long term archival. Keep in mind that the certification is not just a yes/no, but the specific capabilities represented in the data are the most important aspect of the certification. Your certified capabilities could change with time, as you deploy new specialties, for example. Kepa On Thursday 18 April 2002 07:14 am, Heiert, David wrote: > Well, and further.. Is there any "standard" that defines how long > testing/certification data must be stored? > I mean from the software vendor end.. After they are done testing and say > they are ready.. > > Kepa, any ideas? ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. ====================================================== The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is specifically prohibited.
