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CA XCOM Parameters

Parameters in this group influence the way in which CA XCOM Gateway interacts with CA XCOM Data Transport when files stored by CA XCOM Gateway are to be distributed to other machines within a CA XCOM Data Transport server network.

The maximum connection retry parameter specifies the number of attempts that should be made to connect with the local CA XCOM Data Transport server in order to initiate a transfer. After this number of attempts, the transfer is deemed to have failed. Initially, this parameter has the default value of 10.

The connection retry interval specifies the desired interval, in seconds, between connection attempts. Initially, this parameter has the default value of 30 seconds.

The result retention period specifies the time, in seconds, for which transfer scheduling status information is to be retained by CA XCOM Gateway, after it has initiated the scheduling of transfers relating to the distribution of a particular file. This time interval needs to be large enough to permit the completion of all transfer scheduling activity for all destinations. The time required depends on the number of destinations to which a file is to be sent. By default, this parameter is set to 600 seconds, which should be more than enough, unless files are to be distributed to a large number of destinations.

The schedule monitor interval specifies the interval, in seconds, at which CA XCOM Gateway should check the status of transfer scheduling requests that it has made to CA XCOM Data Transport. Initially, this parameter is set to the default value of 10 seconds. Scheduling of transfers is usually an almost instantaneous operation, so it is recommended that a small value should be used. Specifying a higher value does not impact the reliability of file transfers, but causes CA XCOM Gateway’s reporting of current transfer status to be delayed.

The transfer monitor interval specifies the interval, in seconds, at which CA XCOM Gateway should check the outcome of scheduled transfers that are either queued for processing by CA XCOM Data Transport, or that are currently active. Initially, this parameter is set to the default value of 30 seconds. The time taken to complete scheduled transfers depends on file size and the workload to which CA XCOM Data Transport servers are subjected.

Notes:

• Specifying a higher value does not impact the reliability of file transfers, but causes CA XCOM Gateway’s reporting of transfer outcomes to be delayed.
• In contrast, a lower value leads to more immediate reporting of transfer outcomes, but reduces the performance of CA XCOM Gateway while transfers are pending or active, because of its need to perform more intensive monitoring.