Session #44 First Time Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) Users Reza Venegas Charlie Henkle Sue Rager
2 Agenda SAIG System Overview SAIG Enrollment Terminology SAIG Suite Components Review
3 SAIG System Overview PC Users EDconnect PC Users EDconnect Mainframe & Midrange Users TDClient Mainframe & Midrange Users TDClient SAIG Mailbox Internet SSL 3.0 FMS COD CPS NSLDS eCDR CSB FMS COD CPS NSLDS eCDR CSB 3rd Party Servicers FSA Application Systems Postsecondary Institution State Scholarship/ Guaranty Agency
4 Enrollment on the Web To Enroll for SAIG Mailbox go to:
5 Enrollment Select Add a new Destination Point (TG number/mailbox) to add a new TG number/mailbox Select Modify existing services for a Destination Point to change or add services for a TG number/mailbox
6 Terminology TG Number Destination Point Administrator (DPA)
7 Terminology Message class - used to identify type of data –SSCRXXIN – NSLDS Roster file (non cyclical) –IDSA08OP – ISIR data files for cycle (cyclical) Last 2 characters determine sender –IN – sent from school to application system –OP – sent from application system to school
8 Terminology Message Class Table Firewall - barrier between computer & external source (Internet), hardware or software implemented –May prevent EDconnect or TDClient from communicating with SAIG
9 SAIG Suite Components EDconnect - PC software used to send and receive data. TDClient – Mainframe and Mid- Range Client software used to send and receive data TDCommunity Manager (TDCM) – Web tool used for viewing files transmitted through the mailboxing system
10 EDconnect Windows based software used to transmit TitleIV data. Current version is 7.2 Download software at ect.htm
11 Security Setup Firewall - open port to allow for outbound TCP/IP traffic EDconnect passwords –User Password - EDconnect login only –Network Password - SAIG mailbox
12 TDClient Download the Host Communication Guide from the web at ameguide.htm Request TDClient software via CPS/SAIG Technical Support at Create JCL/Scripts to execute TDClient –Installation, setup questions? Contact CPS/SAIG Technical Support
13 Supported Platforms MVS OS/ & LE 1.9+ OS/ AIX 4.2+ Sun Solaris 2.6+ HPUX 10.2+
14 TDCommunity Manager (TDCM) Web Tool - view network traffic in your SAIG mailbox Internet address: Download the TDCM User’s Guide at edconnect.htm
15 TDCM Features Monitors sent and received files Provides filter and sort capabilities Supports advanced search options Can be used to restore files View error detail to troubleshoot transmission errors
16 Login Screen for TDCM Username: enter TG and the five digit TG Number Password: enter your SAIG Network password Click Login
17 Steps moving forward Step 1: Web Enrollment Step 2: Download software and documentation –EDconnect - PC user –TDClient – mainframe/midrange users Step 3: Install software Step 4: Setup and Testing
18 Contact Information We appreciate your feedback and comments. We can be reached at: CPS/SAIG Technical Support Phone: