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Process Summary - EBS New Release Testing Setup

Process Summary - EBS New Release Testing Setup

Two testing environments are available to EBS clients. These environments are in separate data centers and have distinct connectivity. EBS clients should select the testing environment(s) that support the trading platforms, modes and services they need: 

  • EBS Customer Lab

  • CME Globex New Release Environment -  clients may choose from the following connectivity options:

    • CME Cert VPN: a secure, encrypted tunnel through an internet service that supports VPN protocols.

    • CME Cert Data Center: cross-connect to CME Data Center locations (where offered), using a 1Gbps fiber handoff.

For complete details, refer to the Client Application Testing and Certification.  

CME Request Center NR/Cert is used to create and view requests for CME Globex entities and post-trade information for use during testing. After testing is complete, CME Group requires that all client systems are certified by AutoCert+, the CME Group API certification tool that is used to test API conformance for Order Entry, Market Data, and Drop Copy.

Please choose the applicable scenario to test EBS Market.

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New Clients

EBS clients who are new to using AutoCert+ and CME Request Center NR/Cert must complete the following steps:

  1. Secure connectivity to CME Group’s Globex New Release environment.  

    1. Clients must submit the Environment Access Request and Change Form for EBS on CME Globex to access the CME Globex New Release environment.

  2. Ensure that you have registered a CME Group Login with application access for each user requiring access to the CME Group testing environments. 

  3. Provide your CME Global Account Management (GAM) with your CME Group Login(s). Your account manager enables access to the test environment and entitles users to the respective firms.

  4. Request access to Reference Data API. 

  5. Log into CME Request Center NR/Cert using your CME Group Login. The path is CME Group Customer Center>Administration>Request Center NR/Cert. See additional login details as needed.

  6. Submit company details for approval. You may proceed to the next step prior to receiving this approval.

  7. Create an application system profile and submit it for approval.

  8. Create additional users if necessary. Your CME GAM reviews and approves your company details, application system details and new users.

  9. Create Globex Firm IDs (GFID) and Globex User Signatures (GUS).

  10. Create iLink, Drop Copy, and Market Data (MDP TCP) sessions as needed using the GFID you created in the previous step. 

  11. Create secure key pairs for iLink and Drop Copy sessions.

  12. Create a canonical FIX message for iLink and Drop Copy sessions and populate the HMAC signature for logon.

  13. Configure the IPs and ports for your iLink, Drop Copy, and/or MDP TCP sessions. From CME Request Center NR/Cert, IP/Port details are available from EBS Requests>Order Entry Session.

  14. Subscribe to receive Test Environment Notifications via email.

  15. Complete certification using the available AutoCert+ test suites, as available.
    Begin testing in the new release environment.

For #6 above: From the Market drop-down, select EBS.

For #9 above:

  • The legacy term "Deal/Floor Code" is now referred to as "Globex Firm ID (GFID).

  • The legacy term "Trader Id" is now referred to as "Globex User Signature (GUS)".

  • The GFID Participant Type is either:

    • Bilateral - a first class trading participant that “trades in own name”. Bilateral participants are known to each other, grant bilateral credit to each other, and settle with each other. Optionally, they may grant prime credit to their prime clients.

    • Sponsored (i.e. Prime or Prime Customer) - a participant that is not known to the market. To trade, Prime Customers receive credit allocation from a Bilateral participant (their Prime Broker) and "trade in the name of” that Bilateral participant.

    • Self-Prime - a participant who is part of the same Institution Group (i.e "legally related participants" as defined by CME Group staff) with their immediate Credit Parent. A Prime Customer can be Self-Primed.

  • Some Production GFID(s) have been prepopulated by CME Group and will be migrated to the Production environment when available. When creating a test environment GFID, do not use an existing Production GFID.

For #10 above:

iLink, Drop Copy and Market Data sessions are created on Wednesday during the maintenance window and available for client testing immediately after the maintenance window; and on Friday after the close for use the following Monday. 

For example, an iLink session requested on Monday afternoon will be available for client use after the Wednesday maintenance window. An iLink session requested on Wednesday night will be available on the following Monday.

Existing Clients - Add EBS Market to Customer Profile

Clients who have an existing customer profile in CME Request Center NR/Cert and need to test EBS Market must complete the following steps to add EBS Market to their profile:

  1. Request access to Reference Data API. 

  2. Log into CME Request Center NR/Cert using your CME Group Login. The path is CME Group Customer Center>Administration>Request Center NR/Cert. See additional login details as needed.

  3. Edit the most recently approved company details to include EBS as a Market and Submit. 

  4. Your CME GAM reviews and approves your company details update. 

  5. As needed, create Globex Firm IDs (GFID) and Globex User Signatures (GUS). 

  6. Create iLink, Drop Copy, and Market Data (MDP TCP) sessions as needed using the GFID you created in the previous step.

  7. Create secure key pairs for iLink and Drop Copy sessions.

  8. Create a canonical FIX message for iLink and Drop Copy sessions and populate the HMAC signature for logon.

  9. Configure the IPs and ports for your iLink, Drop Copy, and/or MDP TCP sessions. From CME Request Center NR/Cert, IP/Port details are available from EBS Requests>Order Entry Session. 

  10. Begin testing in the new release environment. 

  11. Complete certification using the available AutoCert+ test suites, as available.

For #5 above:

The GFID Participant Type is either:

  • Bilateral - a first class trading participant that “trades in own name”. Bilateral participants are known to each other, grant bilateral credit to each other, and settle with each other. Optionally, they may grant prime credit to their prime clients.

  • Sponsored (i.e. Prime or Prime Customer) - a participant that is not known to the market. To trade, Prime Customers receive credit allocation from a Bilateral participant (their Prime Broker) and "trade in the name of” that Bilateral participant.

  • Self-Prime - a participant who is part of the same Institution Group (i.e "legally related participants" as defined by CME Group staff) with their immediate Credit Parent. A Prime Customer can be Self-Primed.

Some Production GFID(s) have been prepopulated by CME Group and will be migrated to the Production environment when available. When creating a test environment GFID, do not use an existing Production GFID.

For #6 above:

iLink, Drop Copy and Market Data sessions are created on Wednesday during the maintenance window and available for client testing immediately after the maintenance window; and on Friday after the close for use the following Monday.

For example, an iLink session requested on Monday afternoon will be available for client use after the Wednesday maintenance window. An iLink session requested on Wednesday night will be available on the following Monday.



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