Operational Testing and Evaluation Process
I have been authorised as a registrar by DNCL. Do I need to undertake the Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) process?
Yes, all registrars who wish to connect to the Production Shared Registy System (SRS) must successfully complete the OT&E process. Accomplishing the OT&E process will help ensure that your system will function properly. ^ top How do I begin the Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) process? The OT&E process begins when an authorised registrar applys to NZRS for access to the SRS. After NZRS receives your application as per the Registry Connection Process, NZRS technical support will provide to you, either directly or via the website, the following: - SRS Test server information for registrar client testing.
- Instructions on where to download the Registrar Information Kit (RIK)
- Instructions on where to download the SRS Protocol specifications.
- Instructions on how to proceed with the OT&E process.
- Documentation that will explain the tests to be performed during OT&E verification.
^ top What do I do after I download the RIK ?
The registrar is responsible for developing the client application that will interface with the registry using the SRS protocol. The registrar information kit (RIK) is available to any interested party that would like to develop registrar client applications. A registrar may opt to develop their application to conform to the SRS specification without the use of the RIK. ^ top How do I test my client application?
During client development, the registrar will have access to the SRS Test environment. In the SRS Test environment, the registrar may test the operation of their software to verify the correct handling of SRS commands and their responses. Operations performed in the SRS Test environment will not be charged and will not have any impact on the Production SRS. Registrars will continue to have access to the SRS Test environment after connection to production so that they may continue to test their software systems. ^ top
How do I arrange a time for Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) verification?
When a registrar has completed the testing of their client systems and would like to proceed with OT&E verification, they should contact NZRS technical support.
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What will be tested during Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) verification?
During OT&E verification, a registrar's client application will be required to demonstrate the proper execution of a variety of operations.
Documentation that will explain the tests to be performed will be sent to the registrar when they are connected to the SRS Test system. NOTE: NZRS reserves the right to change the OT&E verification requirements as necessary. ^ top What happens after Operational Testing and Evaluation (OT&E) verification?
To pass, the registrar must complete all aspects of the OT&E verification tests. NZRS will provide feedback on the tests in a timely manner. Registrars will not be limited in the number of attempts at OT&E verification. Upon successful OT&E verification, the registrar becomes eligible for operation in the Production SRS. NZRS will configure the Production SRS for the registrar. The registrar may start operation when it has satisfied the business requirements for going live. ^ top What is the name and port of the SRS Test Server?
The SRS Test server name and port will be provided to each registrar. ^ top
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