Using the TestNow Option for AS2 and HTTP Profiles

Use the TestNow option to verify that new or updated HTTP or AS2 profiles are working correctly before using the profiles in production.

About this task

Complete these steps:

Procedure

  1. Select the profile you want to test in Sterling B2B Integrator.
  2. From the Profiles page: From the Admin Console, select Trading Partner > Setup > Advanced > Profiles. In the List pane, click Go!.
  3. From the Contracts page: From the Admin Console, select Trading Partner > Contracts. In the List pane, click Go!.
  4. From the AS2 Trading Partner Configurations page: From the Admin Console, select Trading Partner > AS2. In the Search Profiles by Identity pane, click Go!
    Note: If you have a license to use Multiple Organizations for AS2, you can search by Relationships (using Organization and/or Profile) or by searching Profiles by Identity. From the Admin Console, select Trading Partner > AS2, then search by Relationships or Profiles by Identity and click Go!.
  5. Select TestNow to the left of the profile to be tested. This warning message is displayed:

    WARNING: Running a test on a production system can have a negative impact on your trading partner's system. Make sure you are coordinating with your trading partner before running a test. Are you ready to run the test?

    Remember: This icon will only be displayed for AS2 profiles and profiles which contain an HTTP transport. Click OK to begin the test, or Cancel if you are not ready.
    • The TestNow summary page is displayed. Each individual test that the system performs is listed along with its result: Passed, Failed, Warning, Running, or N/A.
    • The N/A result indicates that a specific test is not required for this profile. For example, if a profile does not use SSL, the SSL connection test is not run and the result N/A is displayed.
    • If a test result is Failed, click info in the test's Status field to see the status report, which contains additional details about the error.

    The following example status report shows the detail for the failed HTTP connection test in the previous screen. You can use the information provided on this screen to assist in troubleshooting the error.

  6. Once you have resolved any errors and edited the profile, you can rerun the TestNow option to verify that the issues have been corrected.