PowerStore Copy Offload - Validation Testing

Objective

This epic tracks all validation testing activities for the Copy Offload feature with Dell PowerStore storage arrays. The goal is to ensure the feature works reliably across various migration scenarios before release.

Scope

Validation testing should cover:

• *Basic functionality*: VM migrations using PowerStore copy offload
• *Various VM configurations*: Different disk sizes, multiple disks, snapshots
• *Network scenarios*: Different network configurations and bandwidth constraints
• *Error handling*: Failure scenarios, retries, and recovery
• *Performance*: Validation that copy offload provides expected performance benefits
• *Integration*: Compatibility with other MTV features (warm migration, hooks, etc.)

Success Criteria

This epic is considered complete when:

✅ All critical migration paths are tested with PowerStore copy offload
✅ No P1 blocker issues remain unresolved
✅ Performance improvements are documented and meet expectations
✅ Error handling and failure scenarios are validated
✅ Documentation includes any known limitations or prerequisites

How to Use This Epic

Reporting Issues

• Create new issues as *children of this epic* (link to MTV-4263)
• Use appropriate issue types: Bug, Task, or Test
• Include in the description:
• Test scenario/steps to reproduce
• Expected vs actual behavior
• Environment details (PowerStore version, MTV version)
• Logs and screenshots when applicable

Tracking Progress

• Update your test issues with results and findings
• Use labels to categorize: `tested`, `blocked`, `needs-investigation`
• Comment with test results, metrics, or observations
• Link related issues if you find duplicates or dependencies

Priority Guidelines

• *P1*: Feature doesn't work, data loss, or migration failures
• *P2*: Significant functionality gaps or performance issues
• *P3*: Minor issues, edge cases, or enhancements

Resources

• Feature documentation: [Add link if available]
• PowerStore requirements: [Add link if available]
• Test environment access: [Add details if available]