QemuBootTester

Qemu BOOTester: Open-Source Boot Testing Tool

Automate system boot testing under QEMU virtualization, gain insights into boot issues with QemuBOOTester, an open-source tool for reliable and efficient testing.

What is QemuBootTester?

QemuBootTester is an open source command-line tool for automated testing of system boot under QEMU virtualization. It is designed to simplify and streamline the process of diagnosing boot-related issues.

Key features include:

• Automated boot testing - QemuBootTester manages QEMU and launches tests automatically rather than needing manual operation.
• Boot insights - It collects detailed logs and metrics at all stages of the Linux boot process, providing visibility into where failures or delays occur.
• Portability - As it leverages QEMU for virtualization, QemuBootTester can test boot on many CPU architectures and machine types.
• Customizability - Users can customize test parameters like boot arguments, machine type, QEMU version and more for flexibility.
• CLI usage - It runs from the command line rather than needing a GUI, making it scriptable and suitable for automation in CI pipelines.

By improving productivity in diagnosing tricky boot problems, QemuBootTester speeds up Linux-based system development and testing for use cases like embedded devices, datacenter infrastructure, cloud platforms and more.

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