Need quick UPS Shipping Tutorial on VM.... Please.

[Shoushan]

I understand what UPS Online is I read it on the UPS Website. I need to understand how it works on VM.

I configured UPS online tools. I think it works. How do I know for sure?

How do I implement the tracking? When does it generate the tracking number?
Does it calculate rates for me based off the weight and dimensions I put into my products? As well as the shipping address?

Do I  need the shipping rates section if I am using the UPS Module and configured for Online Tools with my Access code?

I am making assumptions b/c I have never done this before. Please forgive me.

The shipping rates show up at checkout does that mean I have configured it all correctly? But no tracking info?

When I try to change my order status to Shipped I get errors. But I think it has to do with my payment stuff not being setup. Is that normal?

Any other info you might have would be greatly appreciated. I tried to look through the manual that section is empty. 

[pmcnamara]

I can't believe no one has documented this..  this would help so much.