2. Reliability Communication Tool Testing Kickoff Oct. 25, 2018
R-Comm Tool
Reliability Communication Tool Testing Kickoff
Oct. 25, 2018

3. Agenda Tool Introduction Important Dates Use of RMS to Support Testing
Accessing the Tool
Test Checklist
Test Sessions
Recap and Next Steps
Questions

4. Tool Introduction
What: R-Comm is an SPP developed and hosted solution for multidirectional communication, facilitating near-real-time notifications for:
Flowgate activation/de-activation
Load shed
General messaging
Why: R-Comm addresses gaps in how we communicate key reliability information between and among SPP, our members and their associated entities
Will enable receipt acknowledgement
Will satisfy compliances requirements
Will reduce staff activity and oversight
Who: All appropriate TOPs and TOs will have access via a web-based user interface
When: target completion of 2/28/2019

5. Important Dates 11/6-11/8 – connectivity via MTE Portal
LSA must assign role prior to 11/6
11/13, 11/15, 11/27, 11/29 – test sessions
Accept meeting notice for date that works best for you
No formal registration needed
Times are 1-3 p.m. CST for all sessions
2/28/2019 – production go-live

6. Use of RMS to Support Testing
Members can ask questions or submit completed checklists by completing an RMS ticket using RMS link:
Use the “Project Inquiries” Quick Pick and select the “Reliability Communication Tool” option using the Subtype 1 dropdown menu
If a new user ID is needed for RMS, click on that link and follow the directions for “Register Now”

7. Accessing the Tool in MTE
We will use the MTE Portal for testing – go to
Important: Your LSA must assign you a user role before you can access the tool
SPP supports the latest version of these browsers:
Internet Explorer 11
MS Edge
Chrome
Firefox
Older versions may not be able to view all tool content
R-Comm Tool user guide available on request

8. Test Checklist Designed to assist users in executing test cases
Use to track results as “pass” or “fail”
For failed tests, post a screenshot in RMS so SPP can help with troubleshooting
Submit completed checklist to SPP for confirmation

9. Recap and Next Steps Key Dates:
11/6, 11/7, 11/8 – connectivity via MTE Portal
11/13, 11/15, 11/27, 11/29 – structured testing
List name and company when joining the WebEx
11/9 – return completed test checklist via RMS for connectivity testing
11/30 – return completed test checklist via RMS for completion of all testing
2/28/2019 – go-live
URL:
Use RMS for issues and questions

10. Questions