More on SRGM Test cases

After talking to Brian, we decided to define some kind of timeline we're looking at, in terms of the test cases defined in the test cases document for SRGM_PoC and also identifying tasks vs research items. So here it goes

* Evaluate the GridFTP functionality against OCISO guidelines and requirements (Req. No 01)
* Evaluate reliable GRIDftp and WS-RM against NIST guidelines and requirements (specifically, but not limited to, the FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic Module Validation Program; FIPS 200 Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems) (Req No.02)
These research items need to be looked into by involving the GridFTP folks, maybe on a call but before that, I will get together with Vaughn and see how we can formulate specific questions which we would want to pose to them.

* Transfer file from partner node (node B) to CDC lab node (node A) using PHINMS issued digital certificates (Req. No. 04,05 & 06)
We will get hold of a PHINMS issued digital certificate and do a transfer and since the transfer is using SSL, we would not have to explicitly encrypt and decrypt the file.

* Test ability of Globus components to integrate into existing PHINMS infrastructure (transfer of program payloads through both PHINMS and Globus). (Req No.08)
To be further looked into

* Evaluate capabilities for end to end payload level encryption (Req. No 10)
Confirm if there is a switch to enable payload level encryption. This is different than TLS/SSL

* Evaluate capabilities for file payload encryption for strength and validity (Req. No 13)
If previous test is valid, then which algorithm is used to complete the encryption

* Evaluate capabilities for guaranteed once and only once delivery of file and the robustness of its duplicate file detection (Req No 11)
Confirm that a message Transport State is tracked by both Sender and Receiver (Request-Ack)

* Evaluate capabilities for reliable data exchange for once-and-only-once transport of payload data ( Req No 14)
Application Specific

* Evaluate reliable GridFTP for reliable messaging for reliability due to node availability ( Req No. 15)
Same as the test case where we brought down the node multiple no. of times to check automatic restart. Need to check whether we can control transfer of time sensitive material.

* Evaluate user interface projects for RFT management and operation (including, but not limited to, job starting/stopping/resuming, route management) ( Req. No 16)
To be further looked into.

I will also be updating the test case doc with these additions.