C. Connectivity Preparation

Topic
C. Connectivity Preparation
Description
Information and detailed instructions for physically connecting to CMS for electronic file transfers, MARx User Interface access, and MBD User Interface access.
File List
Data Exchange Preparation Procedures (DEPP), Connectivity and Access Configuration Process, CMS Connectivity for MA/PDP/MA-PD and 3rd Party Organizations, Connecting to the CMS Enterprise, MDCN Extranet DNS Reference for CMS Business Partners, Connect:Direct Setup Form, Connect:Direct Setup Checklist, Connect:Direct Secure Point of Entry (SPOE), Connect: Enterprise Secure Client (HTTPS examples), EFT Verisign Certificates, and Secure FTP SSH Client Internet reference.

This information below provides brief detailed descriptions of each document in this section. The actual documentation is available toward the bottom of this page in the section titled "Downloads".
 

Data Exchange Preparation Procedures (DEPP)

  • Physical Connectivity
  • Determining the Correct Connectivity Method
  • T1 & Connect Direct
  • SFTP & Gentran Mailbox
  • Ordering Sterling Commerce SFTP
  • HTTPS & Gentran Mailbox
  • Testing Connectivity

 

CMS Enterprise, Connectivity and Access Configuration Process

  • Obtaining a CMS Contract Number
  • Registering an EPOC and Users
  • Setting Up and Testing Connectivity
  • Plan Connectivity Checklist

 

Connect:Direct

Connect:Direct Secure Point of Entry (SPOE) Form

  • Form for Setting Up Connect:Direct (SPOE)

Connect:Enterprise Secure Client (HTTPS examples)

  • Importing Security Certificates
  • Signing on to Gentran Logon
  • Viewing Gentran Mailbox
  • Sending and Receiving Files
  • Logging Off

 

Security Certificates

EFT Verisign Certificates

  • Instructions to Import Security Certificates for HTTPS Access

Internet Security Certificate

  • Internet Security Certificate for HTTPS Access

 

Secure FTP SSH Client Internet

  • Product Download for Windows Version
  • Product Download for UNIX Version
  • Install/Configure Procedures for Internet Access

Downloads