A system and method provide for test automation of a process running on separated systems. The systems may be separated physically and/or logically separated. The system and method provide that all information required for a test run are made available on one system. In an embodiment, a central component is used to provide all required status and result information regarding the test status of every system in the test landscape. In further embodiment, an extension of the capabilities of existing test tools is made so that the test tool communicates with the central component via an appropriate protocol.