The 5-T Presentation
TCJIUG
April 13, 2010
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TLETS Technical Talk on
Tuesday by Tena
TCJIUG
April 13, 2010
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Agenda
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Question & Answer Period
TLETS Architecture
Connectivity Options for Local Agencies
Message Processing
Omnixx Trainer and TLETS Certifications
Troubleshooting
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TLETS Architecture
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Introduction to TLETS
TLETS is a fairly complex system. TLETS
is made up of many components that work
together to get the information needed /
requested by the end user.
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TLETS Architecture
• Network & Network
Components
• Application Servers
• Database Servers
• Web Servers
• System Interfaces /
Databases
• Clients
• Interface Systems
• Software
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Local
Agency
Texas
DPS
Antenna is typically a 1-meter
rectangular linear antenna.
Antenna &
Outdoor Unit
The Outdoor Unit is mounted
on the antenna and includes
the radio, enabling the
reception of signals from the
DPS and the transmission of
signals to DPS.
Indoor Unit /
HN7700
TLETS
Network
Local Agency
Network
The Indoor Unit acts like a
router to facilitate
communication between the
satellite equipment and the
local agency computer
equipment
Physical Connectivity
Physical Connectivity is
achieved by connecting
agency computing equipment
to the LAN 1 Ethernet port on
the back of the HN7700.
The local agency is
responsible for any internal
networking at their site.
Connectivity Options
DPS satellite network is set up so that each
site has a range of IP addresses (a subnet).
The number of IP addresses in the subnet
varies depending on anticipated growth of the
location. Therefore whether or not the local
agency has one or multiple TLETS devices,
each site is a subnet off the satellite network.
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Connectivity
Because each site has a subnet associated with
it, typically:
– DPS assigns the first address in the subnet to
the HN7700 (the indoor unit).
– The next sequential address is reserved for use
by the local agency
– The remaining addresses are used for the
devices that communicate with TLETS.
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Connectivity
Although the subnet will typically have “extra
addresses, the agency cannot randomly add another
device.
– The agency must obtain approval from the CJIS
Security Team.
– The TLETS Order Center must assign a mnemonic and
ORI to the device.
– Configurations must be made in the TLETS system
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Options for Connectivity
Single Device
When a single TLETS device does not reside on a local
agency network, this is considered a standalone device.
This is typically the easiest way to connect and exchange
information with the TLETS system. The Agency will
simply configure the TLETS device with the IP address
provided on the TCR and make connectivity between the
Ethernet port on the PC and the Ethernet port on the
HN7700 using a standard Ethernet CAT5 cable.
The single device may be either an Omnixx workstation
or an interface system.
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Options for Connectivity
• Most agencies have multiple TLETS devices.
• Each device must
– Present a unique IP address to the system.
– Have a unique station identifier (mnemonic)
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Simple Network Connection
Workstations will not have access
to any other networks including the
Internet.
Connectivity is achieved by
connecting a standard CAT5 cable
between the HN7700 and an
Ethernet Switch. (Widely available).
Each of the connecting PCs are
connected with individual CAT5
cables to the switch.
The switch must have enough ports
to support the numbers of terminals
that are being supported. The TCP/
IP addresses of the computers
making the connection will be the
same as the TCP/IP addresses
listed on the TCR.
Complex Network
The configuration for more complex
networks will vary.
Local Agency
Network
The agency typically uses NAT to
convert DPS addresses to TCP/IP
addresses compatible with their
internal network. This type of
configuration requires that the
router be capable of setting up a
preferred address space.
Configuration for this is router
specific so it is impossible for DPS
to assist in these types of Setups.
Routing, Access Control Lists and
setting up DNS Servers is often
required.
Connectivity
Use of Dual NIC Cards or a single NIC Card
configured with two TCP/IP addresses and
route statements are often used as an
alternative.
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New Hardware
• Replacement of hardware requires the
agency to install Software on a new client
and to configure the client TCP/IP address
of PC the same as the previous client.
• Contact DPS to add new devices, so that
configurations can be made.
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Message Processing in TLETS
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Message Processing
• TLETS supports hundreds of message keys /
transactions to multiple data sources.
• Typically the data source works with DPS to come
up with a message format that will work for them.
• A device connected directly to TLETS must know
the format of the data TLETS is expecting.
• DPS publishes the formats for the message keys
on the TCIC2000 website.
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Types of messages
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There are two classifications of messages:
1. Unsolicited – typically delivered based
on ORI or mnemonic
• Administrative Type message
• Hit Confirmation
• Dollar Message
2. Solicited – a request from a data source
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Solicited Message
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1) End User Formulates a
message and submits it to
TLETS
2) Message arrives at the broker where it is logged
and a special tracking number is assigned to the
message.
3) The broker determines, based on the message
key and other factors, what data source(s) will
process the message.
4)The broker reformats the message (including the
special tracking number) , logs it, and sends it to
the appropriate data source (s).
5) The repository
processes the message
and sends the response
to the broker
6) The broker logs the
message then uses the
tracking number and/or
the ORI to determine
where the response is
supposed to be routed.
(7) The message is
reformatted and logged
before being sent to the
requestor.
<OFML>
<HDR>
<ID>02WD000008</ID>
<DAC>TWFX</DAC>
<DAT>20100415121743</DAT>
<REF>02WD000008</REF>
<MKE>DQ</MKE>
<ORI>TX0000052</ORI>
<SUM>DQ: 02982031</SUM>
<DST EID="DRI">TX</DST>
</HDR>
<TRN>
<OLN>02982031</OLN>
</TRN>
</OFML>
POST /DLSWeb/services/TLETS HTTP/1.1
soapaction: http://dl.txdps.com/axis/services/TLETS/
user-agent: CPI Client
Content-Type: text/xml; charset="utf-8"
Content-Length: 765
Host: ndlstest.tx.gov
Accept: text/html, image/gif, image/jpeg, *; q=.2, */*; q=.2
Connection: keep-alive
Message Broker
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<SOAP-ENV:Envelope
xmlns:SOAP-ENV="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/"
xmlns:dmv="http://dl.txdps.com/axis/services/TLETS"
xmlns:enc="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/encoding/"
xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"
xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<SOAP-ENV:Header>
<Deconfliction xmlns="http://dl.txdps.com/axis/services/TLETS">
<RequestorOri>TXDPS00B2</RequestorOri>
<RequestorUserId>TW00125</RequestorUserId>
<RequestorEmailAddress/>
<ReasonCode/>
</Deconfliction>
</SOAP-ENV:Header>
<SOAP-ENV:Body>
<StatusInquiryRequest xmlns="http://dl.txdps.com/axis/services/TLETS
<firstName/>
<lastName/>
<sex/>
<dlIdUnlNumber>02982031</dlIdUnlNumber>
</StatusInquiryRequest>
</SOAP-ENV:Body>
</SOAP-ENV:Envelope>
Driver
License
HTTP/1.1 200 OK
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:55:05 GMT
Server: Apache/2.0.52 (Red Hat)
X-Powered-By: Servlet/2.5 JSP/2.1
Keep-Alive: timeout=15, max=100
Connection: Keep-Alive
Transfer-Encoding: chunked
Content-Type: text/xml; charset=utf-8
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<soapenv:Envelope xmlns:soapenv="http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/
xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"
xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
<soapenv:Body>
<StatusInquiryResponse xmlns="http://dl.txdps.com/axis/services/TLETS">
<error xsi:nil="true"/>
<ns1:DriverHistory xmlns:ns1="http://www.nlets.org">
<ns1:StandardResponse>
<ns2:Person xmlns:ns2="http://www.it.ojp.gov/jxdm/3.0.2">
<ns2:PersonName xsi:type="ns2:PersonNameType">
<ns2:PersonGivenName>TENA</ns2:PersonGivenName>
<ns2:PersonMiddleName xsi:type="ns2:PersonNameTextType">ANN</
<ns2:PersonSurName>WATSON</ns2:PersonSurName>
<ns2:PersonSuffixName xsi:type="ns2:TextType"></ns2:PersonSuf
</ns2:PersonName>
<ns2:Residence xsi:type="ns2:ResidenceType">
<ns2:LocationAddress xsi:type="ns2:AddressType">
<ns2:LocationStreet ns2:commentText="street address 1" xsi:
<ns2:StreetFullText>6310 CLAIRMONT DR</ns2:StreetFullTex
</ns2:LocationStreet>
<ns2:LocationCityName>AUSTIN</ns2:LocationCityName>
<ns2:LocationCountyName>TRAVIS</ns2:LocationCountyName>
<ns2:LocationStateName>TEXAS</ns2:LocationStateName>
…
Message Broker
<OFML>
<HDR>
<ID>02WD000008</ID>
<DAC>TWFX</DAC>
<SRC>NDLS</SRC>
<DAT>20100415121745</DAT>
<REF>02WD000008</REF>
<MKE>DR</MKE>
<ORI>TXOLN0000</ORI>
<DST>TWFX</DST>
<SUM>DQ: 02982031</SUM>
</HDR>
<RSP>
<TXT>
SEARCH ON 02982031
NAME: WATSON, TENA, ANN
DESCRIPTION: WHITE\FEMALE\08231957\5-04\145\BROWN\HAZEL
SEX OFF:
COMM IMPED:
ORGAN DONOR:
VISA EXP:
PHYSICAL ADD: 6310 CLAIRMONT DR
CI/CO/ST/ZIP: AUSTIN,TRAVIS,TEXAS,78749-3424
MAILING ADD: 6310 CLAIRMONT DR
CI/ST/ZIP: AUSTIN,TEXAS,78749-3424
REC STATUS: ELIGIBLE
ADMIN STATUS:
CARD STATUS:
HME THR ASMT:
EXP:
CARD TYPE: DL #: 02982031 CLASS: C TYPE: DL EXPIR DATE: 082
RESTRICTIONS:
ENDORSEMENTS:
********** END OF RECORD**********
MRI: 66920013 IN: NDLS 56790 AT 15APR2010 12:17:44
OUT: TWFX 7 AT 15APR2010 12:17:45
</TXT>
</RSP>
</OFML>
Message Processing
• The key difference between an unsolicited
message and a solicited message is that the
unsolicited message does not contain the
special tracking number, so they are routed
by mnemonic or ORI.
End Users
North Texas Regional Database
(Dallas PD)
Current Data
Providers
Legend
Web Services
CCH
TCP/IP Socket Protocol (DMPP-2020)
TCP/IP Socket Protocol (NLETS)
Legacy Driver
License
Omnixx
TDEX
NCIC
Legacy System
Local & TxDPS
Computer to
Computer
interface Systems
TCP/IP Socket Protocol (NCIC)
TCP/IP Socket Protocol (NLETS) using
XML
CICS Transaction Gateway
FTP
TCIC
Bridge
TxDOT
SNA
NICB
Canada
LoJack
NLETS
NOAA
LESC
NVPS (DEA)
TLETS Data Broker
DSHS
Interpol
Other States
TPWD
Travis
County
Regional
System
Dallas
County
Regional
System
Bexar
County
Regional
System
Harris
County
Regional
System
(JIMS)
Pending Data Sources
DLS
TxGANG
Batch
Interface
(Trace)
TAVIS
CCH
(CHIEF)
FRVP
TDCJ
Certifications and Omnixx
Trainer
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Certifications
• Access to system resources occur through certifications.
• Certifications can have 3 Statuses:
– ACT (Active )
– PRO (Probationary)
– EXP (Expired)
• All Operators have at least 3 certifications:
– Some sort of TLETS Certification (LE and/or MOBILE)
– Some sort of TCIC Certification (FA and/or LTFA)
– Interpol Certification
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Interpol Certification
• A new certification in TLETS
• Access to the Interpol Message Keys
• Optional but recommended
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TCIC Certifications
• Correlate to Full Access or Less than Full Access
TCIC training.
• Provide Access to TCIC/NCIC and CCH/III
message Keys
• Some agencies choose not to allow operators to
have access to CCH, so DPS has added additional
Certifications to prevent access to CCH for those
operators at the request of the agency.
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TLETS Certifications
• TLETS Mobile is a subset of TLETS LE.
• TLETS LE allows access to Vehicle Registration,
Boat Registration, Driver License, other states,
NICB, Canada, LoJack, NOAA, LESC, DEA,
Financial Responsibility etc.
• TLETS Mobile allows access to Texas and other
states’ Driver License, Vehicle Registration, Boat
Registration, LoJack and Financial Responsibility.
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Maintenance of Certifications
Certifications have expiration dates. If the
certifcation expires, then the access to the
associated message keys / transactions is
suspended.
To extend the certification date, navigate to
http://tlets.txdps.state.tx.us/omnixx/desktop
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Maintenance of Certifications
• Log in using your DPS
credentials
• If you don’t know
your DPS Credentials
Contact DPS OIC at 1888-377-6420.
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Omnixx Trainer
Select the “Trainer” icon from the Omnixx
Desktop
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Use the Menu to Navigate.
Select TESTS to take a test.
Only the tests you are
authorized to take are
available to the operator
If a Certification is underlined,
that means a “Course” is
available.
Tests
• Tests are compiled from a pool of questions
that may change from time to time to keep
up with current policy and functionality.
• Typically a person will have to make a 75%
or higher to pass the test.
• Tests are comprised of multiple choice, true
false, or fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Tests are open book.
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Tests
• The top of the screen shows you the Certification,
how much time you have to complete the
question, how many questions are on the test, and
how many you’ve answered so far.
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Tests
• When all questions have been completed, click on
• The operator will be presented with a summary.
• The operator must acknowledge the test results for
the certification date to get extended.
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Trainer – Common issues
• Operator does not acknowledge test results
• Operator does not have full control over the
TLETS & Java folders on the PC he is running
• Operator has a slow internet connection and
the system times out during a submission.
• Operator does not have Java 1.5.x installed on
his equipment.
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Troubleshooting
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HN7700
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Omnixx Common Problems
• Full control over the TLETS folder and the
Java Folders as specified.
• Use of the correct mnemonic at login time
– Popup
– No Force Icon
– Cannot connect to the switch
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Login Problems
• 1400 The user ID submitted is unknown
• 1402 The password submitted for a valid user ID does not match.
• 1406 The current password has expired
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Problems Changing Password
• A password is composed of 8 to 15
characters
• A password must contain one letter, one
number and one special character
• A password cannot be re-used until the
password has already been changed 10
times.
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Unable to Launch
• Clean out the Java
Cache (javaws or
javaws –viewer from
command line)
• Verify Operator has
full control over
TLETS and Java
folders
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Operator Cannot Send Message
The bottom of the FORCE screen displays the status.
If the FOX-PRIM light is Red or if the Operator gets
a popup that the switch is not connected then
Omnixx is not connected to the switch .
This is caused because a socket cannot be formed
with the Message Broker due to an invalid
mnemonic or an IP address conflict.
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