A database architecture and method of using a database is disclosed. The database is intended for use with a product stress testing system in which a large number of different modules may be subjected to a variety of stressors including environmental stressors and functional load testing. The database also enables a wide variety of test and communication equipment to be used in an efficient manner to test and communicate with the module being tested. Stress test results may be associated with the various products, the results may be mapped against product-specific test criteria and generic commands may be translated to product-specific commands.