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How the Data Transport Process Works

To understand the data transport function in a very simplified and generalized way, consider a scenario.

For example, when a local system transfers a file to a remote (partner) system, following steps are performed:

1. Initiation

   The user submits a batch program, starts the menu (the menu interface) or a customer program written using the XCOM API (application programming interface) to initiate the transfer.

2. Information verification

   CA XCOM Data Transport verifies the information contained in the request. For example:

   • When requesting a send file transfer, CA XCOM Data Transport checks whether the local file exists on the local system.
   • When requesting a receive file transfer, CA XCOM Data Transport checks whether the file exists on the remote system.
3. Information confirmation

   If the information is confirmed, CA XCOM Data Transport starts the file transfer.

4. Completion

   The transfer completes and CA XCOM Data Transport logs the details of the transfer in a log.

Note: The previous example illustrates a general idea of how CA XCOM Data Transport works, please be aware that it is simplified; there are many more steps involved in the process.