When a registrar has completed the testing of their client systems and would like to proceed with OT&E certification, they should contact .aero Technical Support to schedule a time slot. It is important to schedule your test quickly, as time slots will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
At the scheduled time, the registrar should contact the .aero Technical Support OT&E team to initiate the certification.
The OT&E certification process begins when a registrar requests that registry operator certify them as a provider of .aero registration services. After SITA receives your Step 1 forms and authorizes you as a .aero registrar, .aero Technical Support will provide to you, either directly or via the Web site, the following:
• OT&E server information and username/password for two accounts to access the .aero OT&E environment for registrar client testing.
During client development, the registrar will have access to the .aero OT&E environment. In the OT&E environment, the registrar may test the operation of their software to verify the correct handling of EPP commands and their responses. Operations performed in the OT&E environment will not be charged and will not have any impact on the Production SRS. Registrars will continue to have access to the OT&E environment after certification so that they may continue to test their software systems.
Yes, all registrars who wish to make transactions with the .aero registry must be authorized by SITA, Sponsor of .aero registry and then successfully complete OT&E certification with the registry operator Afilias.
The registrar is responsible for developing the client application that will interface with the registry using the EPP protocol. The .aero registrar toolkit (RTK) 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 EPP specification without the use of the RTK. This is acceptable as long as the client is able to pass the OT&E certification process.
To pass, the registrar must complete all aspects of the OT&E certification test without errors. Registry operator will provide the certification results in a timely manner, as well as feedback for those registrars that failed to successfully complete the tests. Registrars may correct their systems and reschedule a time for certification. Registrars will not be limited in the number of attempts at OT&E certification.
The OT&E test server name and port will be provided to each registrar along with its OT&E account information.
During OT&E certification, a registrar's client application will be required to demonstrate the proper execution of a variety of operations. Please see the OT&E Acceptance Criteria provided to you for full details.
NOTE: SITA and Afilias reserve the right to change the OT&E certification requirements as necessary.
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