Navigating the Certification Tool

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Navigating the Certification Tool

The AutoCert+ tool provides an easy-to-use web interface for navigating through CME Group certification scenarios.

The main AutoCert+ window includes the following tabs:

Interview - The Interview tab provides a pre-certification interview in which the responses provided determine which tests are mandatory and optional.

Note: Completion of the Interview is mandatory for all AutoCert+ test suites.

Test Suite - The Test Suite tab displays a list of links to all of the available test cases within the suite.
Test Case - The Test Case tab list the steps for the certification test selected from the Test Suite tab.
Post Certification - The Post Certification tab provides a post-certification interview in which you can provide feedback related to the AutoCert+ test.
Help - The Help tab launches the WebHelp for the current AutoCert+ test suite.

To navigate the certification tool:
Log into AutoCert+.
From the main certification window, in the Company Name drop-down menu, enter the name of the company performing the certification.
Select a Market in the drop-down menu.
Select a Purpose in the drop-down menu.
In the Application System drop-down menu, select the system being certified.

Note: The list of Application System options is created and maintained via Request Center NR / CERT.

In the Test Suite drop-down menu, select the applicable AutoCert + test suite application.
Select the appropriate SenderCompID from the list, then click Assign.

Each company is assigned a pool of session IDs. Only one ID can be used at a time for certification testing, as the AutoCert+ tool uses session IDs to identify messages being sent and received by the tester.

Note: If there are no SenderCompIDs listed, create a SenderComp (GFID + Order Entry Session ID + Fault Tolerance Indicator) for the environment in which you are testing. A separate SenderCompID is required for New Release environment and Certification environment. If you have more than one application to certify, obtain an additional ID.
To view instructions for creating and managing SenderComp IDs see:
- Futures and Options
- BrokerTec
- EBS

The Test Suite Status section illustrates the Pre-Certification Interview, Test Suite, and Post-Certification status.

Field Descriptions

Field/Name	Description
1603	Displays the value from tag 1603-ApplicationSystemName of the iLink Logon from Client System to CME Globex message.
1604	Displays the value from tag 1604-TradingSystemVersion of the iLink Logon from Client System to CME Globex message.
1605	Displays the value from tag 1605-ApplicationSystemVendor of the iLink Logon from Client System to CME Globex message.
Active Instruments	Displays information about instruments that are in use. View this page before sending any new orders to confirm that the instrument is available. You cannot select an instrument for a test if that instrument is already being used for testing.
Application System	Application systems that can be used for certification testing. A drop-down menu identifying the system(s) being certified (name, version and type). See also: Add Application Systems via Request Center NR/CERT
Category	Displays category of the application system.
Company Name	Lists available company names.
Config	Shows the session details. SenderCompID SessionID FirmID Hostname Port Environment Designated Contract Markets
Contracts	Lists the available “Dummy Contracts” or “Certification Dedicated Instruments.”
Flag	A gray, green, yellow, or red indicator designating the status of a particular test. Gray indicates not tested Green indicates a completed test Yellow indicates a test in progress Red indicates a failed test
Interview	The pre-certification interview tab displays upon entering the test suite.
Post Certification	Tab that displays the post certification interview providing feedback on the certification test.
Purpose	Lists available test purposes. Test suites are organized by purpose and the available test suites will be determined by what purpose is selected.
Refresh	Refreshes the screen.
Retest	Appears in each row of a certification test after it has been attempted. Allows you to retest a particular certification test. Choosing this option overwrites the current test results.
SenderComp	Assigned value used to identify GFID, Order Entry session and a Fault Tolerance Indicator. Note: If there are no SenderCompIDs listed, create a SenderComp for the environment in which you are testing. To view instructions for creating and managing SenderComp IDs see: - Futures and Options - BrokerTec - EBS Users can unassign and reassign a SenderCompID by clicking the button that accompanies the SenderCompID.
Start Test	Starts or restarts test. Note: DO NOT click START TEST once the test is in progress.
Status	Status includes: Completed, Not Tested, Pending, and Failed.
Test Case	Tab that displays the test's purpose, steps, and status.
Test Suite Menu	Drop-down menu of test suites available.
Test Suite Tab	Tab that displays the test cases that make up the test. Indicates the status of each test and whether it is mandatory or optional. You can sort the test cases by the Status and Mandatory/Optional columns.
Test Suite Status	Displays the status for the pre-certification interview and the test suite.
Type	Displays the type of application system. See: https://www.cmegroup.com/tools-information/webhelp/cme-request-center-nr-cert/Content/types.html.