Mock Trading For Testing Readiness Disaster Recovery Site 10022016

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NATIONAL COMMODITY & DERIVATIVES EXCHANGE LIMITED

Circular to all trading and clearing members of the Exchange
Circular No.
: NCDEX/TECHNOLOGY-003/2016/021
Date
: February 10, 2016
Subject
: Mock trading for testing readiness of Disaster Recovery Site
In keeping with global best practices the Exchange has setup its Disaster Recovery (DR) Site to
ensure speedy recovery of its services to members in a disaster scenario wherein the primary site
becomes non-operational. The Exchange will conduct a mock trading session on Saturday,
February 13 to test the trading & other operational applications from its DR site.
For the convenience of the members, the Exchange has scheduled the DR mock session on
Saturday 13th February, instead of a Sunday.
The timings for the mock trading session are as follows:
Description
Timings
Pre-Open
11:00 AM 11:15 AM
Session for non-global & Global commodities
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM
Trade Modification time for non-global and 1:15 PM to 1:25 PM

global commodities
Re-Login to NCDEX Primary Site
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM *
*Members who participate in mock trading are advised to login once again between 3:00 PM and
3:30 PM to the NCDEX Primary site to avoid login problems on Monday, February 15 2016.
Members are advised to backup their existing initialization parameters to avoid problems during
re-login.
Members are requested to note the following with respect to the mock trading:
a)
Scope of DR Mock:
a. Trading
b. NEXTRA
c. Extranet
d. NCFE
e. Comtrack
b)
All Members are requested to go through Annexure A for various options available to
connect to the DR Site. This will specify any network configuration changes to be done at
the members end.
c)
Based on the mode of connectivity, members will need to change their Tradex Workstation
(TWS) configurations as per Annexure B and NEXTRA terminal as per Annexure F in
order to connect to the Trading server at the DR Site.
d)
Members connecting through CTCL will need to change their configurations at their CTCL
server end as per Annexure C, in order to connect to the Trading Server at the DR Site.
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e)
Members will need to login to Extranet Site to download their daily files. Refer to Annexure
D for details.
f)
Members will need to login to NCFE and perform standard routine activities. Refer to
Annexure D for details.
g)
Members will need to login to Comtrack to check the connectivity as well as perform certain
routine exercises. Refer to Annexure E for details.
h)
Members should note the changes in contact numbers and Fax numbers of customer
support group for the duration of the mock trading session:
Department
Customer Support
Contact Number
+91 22 6647 3221 / 3222
+91 22 6640 6056/ 6096
Fax number
+91 22 6640 6736
i)
After the mock trading session, the members will require to revert the changes to original
configuration
j)
During DR mock drill, members may access NCDEX website using the URL
http://dr.ncdex.com
Members are hereby requested to note that for DR mock session, following production
systems at primary site will be unavailable from Saturday, 13th February 2016 04:30 hrs
onwards till 19:00 hrs.
NCDEX Website
WebExtranet
WebNCFE
WebNCCL
NCIS
Comtrack(CMSP and CMSE)
For and on behalf of

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited
Anand Iyer
Chief Information Officer
For further information / clarifications, please contact
1. Customer Service Group on toll free number: 1800 26 62339
2. Customer Service Group by e-mail to : askus@ncdex.com
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Annexure A
1) For Members having P2P 2Mbps:
Members who have alternate MPLS lines to NCDEX DR can connect and trade
over the MPLS lines.
Members who do not have alternate MPLS lines connected to NCDEX DR can
connect to the DR Site over ISDN or Internet only. Members are requested to
activate their ISDN lines (with STD facility) or ensure they have VPN setup to
login over Internet.
In addition, Members need to make changes in Tradex, NEXTRA or CTCL

applications as detailed in Annexures B, F or C respectively.
For help on configuration of routers for DR ISDN connectivity , members are

requested to contact Network Support team on +91 22 66406635 (one week in
advance) and during DR mock drill, for any configuration and troubleshooting
issue, members may kindly contact +91 22 66473261.
2)
For Members having MPLS or VSAT
Members do not need to make any changes at their network end.
Members would need to make changes in Tradex, NEXTRA or CTCL

applications as detailed in Annexures B, F or C respectively.
3) For Members using Internet
Members would need to configure a new connection at their VPN client as

detailed in Annexure B, Point No. 2.1
Members would need to make changes in Tradex or NEXTRA applications as

detailed in Annexure B, Point No. 2.2 or Annexure F.
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Annexure B
1) Members trading through VSAT, MPLS or ISDN

The Initialization parameters in Tradex for Corporate Manager that need to be set are as under
Broker Id
Internet User
Local IP
Broadcast IP
Port
Host IP
Relay No.
: TMID (as given by exchange)

: No
: Local machine IP (as is configured currently)
: 239.19.4.26
: 15000
: 172.19.4.26
: As given by exchange (Between 2 to 20 not to be changed)
In Upload masters screen, IP address field needs to be changed to 172.19.4.47 as described in

below screen shot.
2) Members trading through Internet

2.1 Changes at VPN client
Members are required to configure Cisco VPN client to connect to DR site. They will be required
to make a new connection entry as per procedure detailed below:
The VPN configuration screen can be obtained by clicking on new button on the VPN Client.
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Below is the VPN configuration screen. All the parameters should be added as given below.
Connection Entry: NCDEX-DR

Description: Connection to NCDEX DR server at Chennai
Host: 103.57.219.66
Need to be on Authentication Tab (default).
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In Group authentication:
Name: same as production site at primary
Password: same as production site at primary
Confirm Password: same as production site at primary
Click on save button.
After the VPN configuration has been completed, double click on the connection entry name
NCDEX-DR. The following new screen for VPN client authentication is introduced, which needs to
be filled-in as below:
Username
Password
Domain
:
:
:
your User ID (existing ID)

existing password
vpn
2.2 Changes at TWS initialization

Broker Id
Internet User
: Yes
Local IP
: 172.19.6.30
Broadcast IP
: 172.19.6.30
Port
: 30000
Host IP
: 172.19.6.30
In Upload masters screen, Host Name field needs to be changed to drextranet.ncdex.com as
described in below screen shot.
3) Members are required to change the TWS configuration back to original configuration and relogin into NCDEX primary site to check connectivity post DR Mock.
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Annexure C
CTCL Members trading through VSAT, MPLS or ISDN only
Members using CTCL can connect to the DR Site using VSAT, MPLS or ISDN only. Initialization
parameters in Tradex that need to be set are as under:
Broker Id
Internet User
Local IP
Broadcast IP
Port
Host IP
Relay No.

: No
: Local machine IP (as is configured currently)
: 239.19.4.26
: 15000
: 172.19.4.26
: As given by exchange (Between 2 to 20 not to be changed)
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Annexure D
Details of activities to be performed by members in NCFE and Extranet
Members are requested to perform the following activities by logging on to NCFE.
activities are crucial for daily operations in the event of any disaster.
These
User Management including user creation, role management

Client Module which includes Client Creation/modification/deletion
Annual Returns Module which includes Upload/View Annual Returns
Trades Details Tab including Fresh Position Violation, , Margin reporting, View
Online Trades, Download Trade Details
TRD Member ID table which includes Changes in Connectivity Type, Change of
User Type, User Name, Shift User ID, Create User ID and Delete User ID
The clearing and settlement activities will be done as per the below schedule
Activities
Early Pay In
Intention Marking
Commodity Pay In
Commodity Pay Out
Buyer Agent details updation
Timings
During trading hours
During trading hours (if positions are available)
Cutoff at 11:30 am
Will be done at 12:30 pm
Between 12:30 pm to 1 pm
Note Settlement will be done on the basis of allocation

Mode of
Connectivity
NCFE
IP Address at DR Site
Extranet Member
FTP
Not Applicable
Extranet Common
Internet
(Without
VPN)
https://drncfe.ncdex.com
http://drcommon.ncdex.com
Internet
(VPN)
https://172.19.2.29/Login/NCFEMain.aspx
http://172.19.2.29
Not Applicable
VSAT
http://172.19.4.61:5223/Login/NCFEMain.as
px
http://172.19.4.29
http://172.19.4.47
MPLS
http://172.19.4.61:5223/Login/NCFEMain.as
px
http://172.19.4.29
http://172.19.4.47
ftp://drextranet.ncdex.com
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Annexure E
Details of activities to be performed by Users of Comtrack (CMSE only)
Comtrack Users requested to perform the following activities by logging on to Comtrack. These
activities are crucial for daily operations in the event of any disaster.
Comtrack Participant functionalities
Client To Pool
Ownership Transfer
Client Creation
Transfer CMSE to CMSP
Pledge Inititation
Clearing member functionality
Pool To Client
Pledgee functionalities
Pledge Approval/rejection
Link to access DR Comtrack System during DR mock drill is - https://dr.comtrack.in
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Annexure F
NEXTRA launcher for Members trading through VSAT, MPLS, ISDN and Internet
Download the file Nextra_Launcher_3.11.6.3.exe.zip from Extranet from following path

http://common.ncdex.com/ncdexcommon/default.aspx
Fill in the User Name, Password and code details
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Click on Nextra option in left pane and download NEXTRA_Launcher_3.11.6.3.zip
Rename the existing NEXTRA icon to NEXTRA_Live
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Copy the downloaded file in folder named Nextra_Launcher on the local drive.
Extract the zip file the existing folder.
This will extract folder Nextra_Launcher_3.11.6.3.exe
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Double click the extracted folder which will contain NEXTRA launcher executable file
Initiate the installation by double clicking the exe file
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Select the installation folder as NEXTRA-Launcher

(Please create the folder during installation process)
Select the option Create a desktop icon to create an icon on desktop
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Click Install to proceed with installation
The progress bar will indicate the extent of installation progress
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If Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 is installed, it will prompt for below screen.
Select Repair option
(If Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 is not installed, it will prompt for new installation)
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Select Finish to launch NEXTRA
The launcher will display following screen

4 options will be displayed in the drop down menu
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Drop Down Menu

NCDEX1_LL_MPLS_VSAT.cfg
NCDEX2_Internet.cfg
NCDEX3_DR_ LL_MPLS_VSAT.cfg
NCDEX4_DR_Internet.cfg
Connection Mode
Leased Line, MPLS and VSAT
Internet
Leased Line, MPLS and VSAT
Internet
Environment
Production
Production
DR
DR
Select option NCDEX3 or NCDEX4 depending on the mode of connectivity

Click Load and then click on Launch Nest Trader
For Lease Line / VSAT / MPLS Clients
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For Internet Clients
Following NEXTRA login screen will appear on screen for trading
Please note that after DR mock, use the NEXTRA_Live icon on the desktop for live
login during re-login period.
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NATIONAL COMMODITY & DERIVATIVES EXCHANGE LIMITED

Session for non-global & Global commodities

Trade Modification time for non-global and 1:15 PM to 1:25 PM

For and on behalf of

1) For Members having P2P 2Mbps:

In addition, Members need to make changes in Tradex, NEXTRA or CTCL

For help on configuration of routers for DR ISDN connectivity , members are

For Members having MPLS or VSAT

Members do not need to make any changes at their network end.

Members would need to make changes in Tradex, NEXTRA or CTCL

3) For Members using Internet

Members would need to configure a new connection at their VPN client as

Members would need to make changes in Tradex or NEXTRA applications as

1) Members trading through VSAT, MPLS or ISDN

: TMID (as given by exchange)

In Upload masters screen, IP address field needs to be changed to 172.19.4.47 as described in

2) Members trading through Internet

Connection Entry: NCDEX-DR

your User ID (existing ID)

2.2 Changes at TWS initialization

: TMID (as given by exchange)

User Management including user creation, role management

Note Settlement will be done on the basis of allocation

Clearing member functionality

Link to access DR Comtrack System during DR mock drill is - https://dr.comtrack.in

Download the file Nextra_Launcher_3.11.6.3.exe.zip from Extranet from following path

Fill in the User Name, Password and code details

Click on Nextra option in left pane and download NEXTRA_Launcher_3.11.6.3.zip

Rename the existing NEXTRA icon to NEXTRA_Live

Extract the zip file the existing folder.

This will extract folder Nextra_Launcher_3.11.6.3.exe

Initiate the installation by double clicking the exe file

Select the installation folder as NEXTRA-Launcher

Select the option Create a desktop icon to create an icon on desktop

Click Install to proceed with installation

The progress bar will indicate the extent of installation progress

Select Finish to launch NEXTRA

The launcher will display following screen

Drop Down Menu

Select option NCDEX3 or NCDEX4 depending on the mode of connectivity

For Lease Line / VSAT / MPLS Clients

Following NEXTRA login screen will appear on screen for trading

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