"Seven Steps" article on test automation

I just finished reading Seven Steps to Test Automation Success by Brett Pettichord. I am doing a research project on Test Automation for my Testing Class and am basically just trying to find my bearings in this subject. This article is a great place to start -- and possibly to end. The basic steps are:

1. Improve the Testing Process
2. Define Requirements
3. Prove the Concept
4. Champion Product Testability
5. Design for Sustainability
6. Plan for Deployment
7. Face the Challenges of Success

Definitely worth reading if you are interested in Test Automation.

Note to Mr. Socha: I will have some blog posts tagged "Non-Portfolio". Let me know if this convention is not going to work. I think it is worth it to post things to do with Testing even if they are not portfolio level work...