Method and system for functional kernel verification testing within a data processing system

摘要

A method and system for functional kernel verification testing within a data processing system is described. The method and system of the present invention performs imbedded functional verification test suites on selected kernel components within the data processing system when system administrator kernel component power-on self tests are required during an operating system boot operation. When an error is detected during the imbedded functional verification testing for a selected kernel component, it is reported based on the severity level. For a low or minor functional error, a warning is sent to the user and for a high or major functional error, the data processing system is immediately halted and a service call is generated. Additionally, to correct for the functional error, the data processing system may be enabled to de-install the most recent update of the kernel component. The data processing system may also be enabled to search for, download and apply auto-install fixes for a kernel component that a functional error has been detected. Also, the data processing system may be enabled to place an automated service call for flagging the functional error for the kernel component. After every fix, the data processing system is rebooted and the procedure begins again.