This table identifies the appropriate steps, lead times, and schedules to validate changes made within your FedLine Direct environment, as well as perform various other testing opportunities.
| Customer Environment Changes | Required Customer Actions | Lead Time | Test Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Complete MQ Connectivity Test (PDF) | 2 business days |
Friday 7:00 PM EST – Saturday 10:00 PM EST and Monday – Thursday 7:00 PM EST – 8:00 PM EST daily |
| Other Testing Opportunities | Required Customer Actions | Lead Time | Test Schedule |
| Performing Alternate Site Production Processing | Complete Alternate Site Processing Request Form (PDF) | 12 business days | Friday 7:00 PM EST – Saturday 10:00 PM EST and Monday – Thursday 7:00 PM EST – 8:00 PM EST daily |
| Performing Application Testing in Depository Institute Test (DIT) Environment | Complete Fedwire Application Test Request Form | 2 business days | Monday – Saturday |
| Performing Application Testing in Production Environment (Saturdays only) | Complete Fedwire Application Test Request Form | 2 business days | Scheduled Saturdays |
| Participate in Federal Reserve Banks- Sponsored Business Resumption Test (BRT) | Complete Fedwire Services Contingency Tests Participation Information Form | 12 business days | Scheduled Saturdays |
The configuration changes listed below are considered complex initiatives with durations that may vary depending on the magnitude of the project. Please note that all of the changes begin by submitting the FedLine Direct Message Modify Worksheet. Your institution will work directly with a Federal Reserve Bank Analyst to complete the additional required actions below at the appropriate time.
| Customer Configuration Changes | Required Customer Actions | Implementation Time from Start to Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Adding additional Production Queue Manager(s) |
|
3-4 months |
| Adding additional Production queue(s) to an existing Queue Manager |
|
1-2 months |
| Adding additional Test Queue Manager |
|
2-3 months |
| Adding additional Test queue to an existing Queue Manager |
|
1-2 months |
*For additional testing opportunities please see Fedwire® Services Testing Opportunities section.
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