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CA XCOM Gateway Communication and Management

Users can communicate with CA XCOM Gateway by using either the CA XCOM Gateway website or an FTP client, in order to upload or download files to or from CA XCOM Gateway’s storage area. Files can also be transferred into and out of this storage area through the CA XCOM Data Transport network.

The CA XCOM Gateway Server contains the following parts:

• Control component
• HTTP server
• FTP server
• CA XCOM Interface Server

CA XCOM Gateway Control Component

The CA XCOM Gateway Control Component has access to and manages a single CA XCOM Gateway Control Database. This component has the following functions:

• Accesses and manages customer configured disk staging areas by arranging files for import and export, and by deleting stored files when they expire, as determined by your configured retention periods.
• Employs the CA XCOM Interface Server to initiate the outbound transfer of stored files through the CA XCOM Data Transport network.
• Registers the arrival of uploaded files through the HTTP and FTP interfaces.
• Creates a log file that provides an audit trail of key events. This log file includes a record of configuration activity, file importation, exportations, and error situations.
• Provides notification of relevant events to users, as dictated by customer configuration. Currently, this is done by email.

FTP Server Component

The FTP server component provides the ability to upload into and download files from the CA XCOM Gateway environment, using FTP client software.

HTTP Server Component

The HTTP server component hosts the CA XCOM Gateway web site, which provides the ability to upload files into and download files from the CA XCOM Gateway environment. The web site also provides configuration capability for system administration.

CA XCOM Interface Server

The CA XCOM Interface Server performs the following services:

• Schedules transfers for processing by CA XCOM Data Transport.
• Acts as a bridge providing communication and connectivity between CA XCOM Gateway and a local CA XCOM Data Transport server.

CA XCOM Data Transport Server

Performs the transfer of files between CA XCOM Gateway’s file storage area and other machines in the CA XCOM Data Transport network.

CA XCOM Gateway’s File Storage Area

CA XCOM Gateway’s file storage area is physical disk storage space. The space can be divided into one or more realms, and is used to hold files that have been imported to the CA XCOM Gateway environment, either by file upload or by transfer through CA XCOM Data Transport. Depending on the configuration, stored files may be made available for download by CA XCOM Gateway users, and/or transferred to other machines through CA XCOM Data Transport. The CA XCOM Gateway file storage area must be accessible, by means of a path, by both the CA XCOM Gateway Server and the local CA XCOM Data Transport server.