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The Data Transfer Resolution

DTS is a comprehensive service that does the following:

• Integrates with CA solutions like Client Automation, so that you can take the CA client solution out of the box, install it, and it works!
• Provides cross-platform support. Due to its structured, yet practical architecture, porting DTS to new platforms and new operating systems is a simple task.

  Note: In Client Automation all DTS manager components (TOS, NOS, and SOS) run on Windows Servers only; managers are not supported on UNIX/Linux. For more information about supported platforms, see the Compatibility Matrix.

• Provides multi-protocol support. The DTS architecture positions the entire product above the communications protocol layer. So, the product is not dependent on any particular protocol or network technology. DTS is easily expanded to take advantage of new protocols and technologies as they become available.
• Runs over TCP, SNA, UDP, SPX, and PPP. DTS also takes advantage of both the Broadcast and Multicast network technologies to get the best out of your network.

  Note: DTS does not support the latest version of PPP communication protocol, PPPv6.

• Leverages the power of CA Common Services with which it is closely integrated. WorldView, Event Management, Workload Management, Agent Technology, and the MDB are all used by DTS to provide a world-class data transport solution.
• Provides scheduling capability. Simple or complex schedules are created and configured through the API.
• Provides transfer monitoring and control capabilities. Progress and status of all data transfers occurring in an enterprise can be monitored. Data transfers can be aborted or suspended at will. If a transfer is suspended (or if it fails), it can be resumed later.
• Provides service management facilities. Run-time parameters of all service components are altered dynamically, service components monitored, and log files viewed.
• Can be centralized or distributed; you choose! It can even be a combination of both.
• Uses client/server technology to provide a true network based interface. For example, you can use DTS to transfer data between any computers in your enterprise.
• Implements multiple-level security. User and password authentication are activated at the client, server, manager, and agent levels. Data can also be encrypted using a variety of algorithms.
• Contains an optimization engine that ensures that DTS makes the best use of your network. It works out optimal routes across your enterprise, resolves transmission settings, and decides on the best transfer mechanism to use from the specification of the data you want to transfer.
• Has a user-extensible architecture. DTS provides a fully functional SDK, and the ability to create your own agent filters. Together, these features enable you to have complete control over how you extend DTS.