SOA Testing

Why SOA?

SOA testing is the latest rage. SOA is service oriented architecture. Instead of building tightly coupled Middle tier and GUI, Service architecture relies on building loosely coupled web services which are then connected through an ESB.

This Approach enables the organization to achieve flexibility and speed and in turn take advantage of agility and capacity to upgrade the technology much faster and negate any first mover advantage.

But watch out! SOA is not a quick fix solution. One must be very careful on where to use or implement the SOA solution. Careful planning is required in identifying the areas where SOA should be implemented. Randomly implementing SOA will make sure that you have embarked on a fruitless experiment with minimal ROI.

But the more effectively you do the analysis and implement this solution, the higher your ROI and flexibility.
More next time.

100th Test Win for India

In what seemed to be a batathon on days one and two of the Kanpur test match, India has shown it bowling ability in the last two days getting a rocking victory.

Shreeshant showed why he deserved to be back in the squad and what he was worth. It is a shame that in spite of this talent, he could not secure his place, due to his manners.

This match, he let the aggression speak through his bowling. Barring him, his slapgate close mate harbajan produced some beauties that ensured that the remaining on the Lankan side was wiped out.

Gambhir and Shewag let out a blitzkrieg that might have carpeted the Sri Lankan bowling attack. The floodgate of runs made it seem that this was a one day series.

With controversies on the pitch playing up and talks about the funerals bells for test cricket, here comes a win, that will re kindle the passion for test cricket.

Of all things, the reason why Sri Lanka lost this series was only temperament. If they had dug deep and batted with their head they would have ensured a draw.

But looking forward for that elusive test series win against Sri lanka. But if India has one Achilles heel, it is their consistency. They can whip out an amazing 300 +| run chance and bite the dust in a 200 run game.

So this is me wishing the Indian team all the best and dreaming about gambhir hitting a cover drive and shewag pulverizing walegadera to the side screen

INDIA!!! All the best

Getting your ECNR stamp deleted

Ask a 100 people and you will get a hundred ways to get an ECNR. But too many cooks spoil the broth. You will end up getting confused. But don’t worry. It is actually very simple.

I got my ECNR stamps this week at Bangalore and it was actually very simple.

Please note that this will be applicable for people whose passport says that the ECR check is required. Irrespective of the country listed it is always advisable to get it deleted.

it is indeed Possible to get your ECR stamp deleted from other passport offices other than the one that issued your passport. But for this purpose you will have to show a proof of address that you are indeed residing in the place where you are.

Step 1: Download and get yourself the Form number 2 and Personal particulars form (2 copies) from the government passport website: http://passport.gov.in/cpv/miscell.pdf
http://passport.gov.in/cpv/PPForm.pdf

The FEES for this is 300 Rs.


Step 2 : Fill in the form without any correction. If anything is wrong use a whitener

Step 3: You will require three passport size photographs. One on the Form Number 2 and two for each of the Personal particulars form.

Step 4: After sticking your photos cross sign the photos in the PP forms. The signature must start on the form and must end on the photo. Make sure the photo is a white background to avoid any problems.

Step 5: Once this is done, decide the type of proof that you are going to use to get the ECR stamped. The easiest document will be your 10th marksheet and 12th marksheet. You might also use your degree marksheet and certificate.

The complete list of documents that are accepted is given in the site
http://passport.gov.in/pms/EMIGRATION%20CHECK%20NOT%20REQUIRED%20STAMP.htm

Step 6: Take three copies of Xerox of each of these documents and self attest them. Sign it yourself. No need for attestation by gazetted officers.

Step 7: Then you must arm yourself with an address proof stating that you are in fact staying in Karnataka if you are planning to go the Bangalore office.

For this you can take any government id like Ration card with your name and landline phone number. This will be a problem if you are bachelor or do not use any government provided services.

Don’t worry. You can take your latest lease agreement, internet bills where your name and address are published, gas connection book if it is in your name, any bank letters or an address proof letter from the bank, bank statements etc:-

In case any of this is not with you, you can get an address proof letter from your company HR. but make sure you take all the address proofs that you can lay your hands on. I took my lease agreements, gas connection bills, my internet bills, my insurance coverage letters, and my check books where my address was printed.

Step 7: All these must have three Xerox copies and once this is done you can start your journey top the RPO.

Step 8: make sure you reach there early. Around 8: 30 will be good enough. There will be some people there filling forms. You can ask them to check your form. They will ask 10 Rs which is reasonable enough. (P.S> the form is simple enough to fill yourself)

Step 9: wish the officer and be pleasant in your manners. They appreciate that. You can ask them if you have any doubts they will clarify them.

Step 10: Once ether are satisfied they will stamp the deleted endorsement and give you the passport in half an hour.

In case you still have any questions, just ask any registered and well reputed travel agency. Do not believe in touts. In Bangalore the service is very cool. So no need to worry and best of luck

Ciao!!! Drop me a thanks message if this was helpful to you and share your experience in case there was any change in the procedure.