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:

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.
    
    

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.

EBS Post Trade Testing Options

Clients have the option to validate the EBS Central Post Trade (EBS CPT) adapter functionality and message flow through three different testing options that will become available at different timing and require setup in the CME Group New Release Environment and in the existing EBS Customer Lab:

End to End Testing via Order Entry API

Firms requesting end to end testing between CME Globex and EBS Central Post Trade (CPT) APIs require specific GFID setup with end to end permission from NR/Cert Request Center and mapped between CME Globex New Release environment and Customer Lab.

Requirements: Access to EBS Customer Lab and CME New Release Environment

Process:

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

   1. Application access setup: Select products that are traded/cleared: On the Login creation page, Do you currently trade/clear? field, select at least one product from the list.
      
      
      

   2. Email Activation: An email is sent to the registered email address for account activation; it must be activated withing 90 days of creation.
      
      
      

   3. Multi-Factor Authentication: For increased security and to enable application access, set up Multi-Factor Authentication.

2. Provide your CME Global Account Manager (GAM) with your CME Group Login(s). Your account manager enables access to the CME Request Center NR/Cert test environment and entitles users to the respective firms.

3. 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.

4. Create a Globex Firm ID (GFID) and select Yes to the question "Do you require Post Trade Testing?"  which will assign a predetermined GFID to you that will be able to synchronize with the EBS Customer Lab (CL).

5. A notification including the assigned GFID will be sent to you and to the CSET team, who will work with you to complete any additional setup in the EBS Customer Lab.

6. Create a Globex User Signature (GUS).

7. Request an Order Entry Session on the assigned GFID. Test trades will flow to the Customer Lab for verification.

8. Create Self-Service Injector Request (optional).

End to End Testing via Manual Order Entry

The following instructions describe the process for EBS users to Access EBS Customer Lab and CME Globex New Release Environment.

Connect to the CME Globex New Release (NR) environment

Go to CME Request Center NR and log in with the CME Group Login (created earlier).
If the user is already logged in, go to the CME Customer Center menu, select Administration > Request Center NR / CERT.

Successful connection to the Request Center NR environment and AutoCert+ setup is indicated by a Welcome to AutoCert+ email, which contains:

• Link to the AutoCert+ tool

• Link to the Request Center NR environment

• CME Request Center NR/CERT User Help instructions

• Certification Support for Electronic Trading (CSET) contact information

• Information to subscribe for email advisories

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