Testing Readiness

 

During this period, LDCs ensure their systems are ready for testing. They also arrange Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) connectivity testing with the MDM/R through the Smart Metering Entity (SME).

 
Infrastructure
Role: LDC
 

Complete system installations and upgrades

 
Registration Forms
Role: LDC Project Lead
 

Provide LDC digital certificates to SME

 

 
Testing
Role: LDC & SME
 

LDC AS2 and firewall configuration and internal testing

Schedule MDM/R connectivity tests

 

Training
Role: LDC & Agents

 

MDM/R Graphical User Interface (GUI) training

Online simulations

 

Business Process Dev't

Role: LDC Project Team

 

Continue with business process development and reengineering

 
Reporting
Role: LDC Project Lead
 

Periodic SME status updates

Communicate progress internally

 
Communications
Role: SME Project Lead
 

The SME will confirm wave assignment based on a review of the LDC’s project plan.

 
Documents
Role: SME