Scenario Matrix Template

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A Scenario Matrix Template for Portability Testing is used to organize and document test cases that evaluate an application’s ability to be transferred from one environment to another with minimal effort and without functional defects. The focus is on verifying that the system works correctly across different hardware platforms, operating systems, browsers, cloud environments, and network configurations.

This matrix ensures:

• The application can be installed, configured, and executed in new environments without issues

• Data migration between environments is seamless and accurate

• Dependencies and configurations are well-documented and environment-agnostic

• Upgrades and platform changes do not break functionality

Portability testing scenarios often cover installation testing, configuration validation, cloud migration checks, cross-platform execution, and environment compatibility.

Template

Scenario ID	Scenario Description	Preconditions	Test Data / Inputs	Steps to Execute	Expected Result	Priority	Remarks
PRT-01	Installation on different OS platforms	Supported OS list ready	Installation package	Install on multiple OS versions	Installs successfully without errors	High	Windows, Linux, macOS
PRT-02	Deployment in multiple cloud environments	Cloud accounts available	Deployment scripts	Deploy in AWS, Azure, GCP	Application runs without modification	High	Ensures cloud portability
PRT-03	Migration between hardware configurations	Different hardware setups	Application build	Run app on low/high spec machines	Works without functional difference	Medium	Validates hardware independence
PRT-04	Browser portability test	Browser list ready	Test URLs and workflows	Execute workflows in all browsers	Same functionality and UI consistency	Medium	Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
PRT-05	Data migration between environments	Source and target environments ready	Sample dataset	Migrate data between environments	No loss or corruption of data	High	Ensures data portability
PRT-06	Configuration portability test	Config files/scripts ready	Application config	Move configs between environments	App runs with minimal reconfiguration	Medium	Prevents config-specific failures
PRT-07	Container portability check	Docker/K8s setup ready	Container image	Run image in multiple environments	Works without modification	High	Ensures containerized portability
PRT-08	Network environment adaptability	Network variations configured	Test traffic patterns	Test in LAN, WAN, VPN setups	Works in all network conditions	Low	Network portability
PRT-09	Third-party dependency portability	List of dependencies ready	Test environments	Run app with dependency variations	No breaking due to version/platform	Medium	Ensures dependency resilience
PRT-10	Backup and restore portability	Backup tools configured	Test backup data	Restore backup in different environment	Backup works in target environment	Medium	Disaster recovery portability