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A Simple Transfer Scenario

The following is an example of queuing a send file transfer using TCP/IP and the GUI interface. It is assumed that XCOMD CA XCOM Scheduler service has been started already and you are using a Professional or Server machine.

1. Invoke the GUI interface by clicking Start, Programs, CA, CA XCOM Data Transport and GUI.

   The Main window appears in the Home tab.

2. Click the Schedule Transfer tab or the Schedule Transfer link to select the Schedule Transfer window.

   The Schedule Transfer window appears with a default transfer record.

3. In the Schedule Transfer window, click the edit link in the Actions column to edit the default transfer record.

   The Edit Transfer Record window appears.

4. In the Edit Transfer Record window, define the following mandatory fields for a Send File transfer:
   1. In the Local System Parameters section File Name field, enter a valid file name for the system you are sending from; for example, c:\testa.fil. Or click the Browse button next to the File Name field to select the file.
   2. In the Remote System Identification and Parameters section, set the System Type drop down to match the type of system you are sending to; for example, Windows if you are sending to another CA XCOM Data Transport for Windows system.
   3. To the right of the System Type drop down, select the method used to identify the remote machine; for example, either IP Address or LU Name.
   4. To the right of the Identify Method drop down, enter the valid TCP/IP name, TCP/IP address, or LU name for the remote system; for example, with IP Address as the identify method, 127.0.0.1 is a valid TCP/IP address.
   5. In the Port field, change the port number to that of the remote system to which you are transferring; for example, 8044.
   6. In the File Name field, enter a file name that is valid for the system you are sending to; for example, c:\testb.fil.

      Note: Some post-installation configuration is required before you can perform SNA transfers. For details, see the CA XCOM Data Transport for Windows Server/Professional Administration Guide.

      Note: Some post-installation configuration is required before you can perform secure (SSL) TCP/IP transfers. For details, see the CA XCOM Data Transport for Windows Server/Professional Administration Guide.

5. In the Edit Transfer Record window, define any of the following optional fields that you require:
   1. To schedule the transfer for a specific date and time, click the button to the right of the Misc Options Start field

      The Calendar/Time dialog appears. By default, the current date and time are supplied.

   2. Click the arrows to display the date and time you want this transfer to start. Click OK to save any changes.
   3. If the remote system being sent to is a secure system, in the Remote System Identification and Parameters section Credential fields, enter your credentials for the remote system; for example, enter your user ID, password, and domain (if required) for the remote system.
6. When you have set all the above parameters, click the update button at the top of the Edit Transfer Record window to update the transfer record.

   You are returned to the Schedule Transfer window, which shows the updated transfer record.

7. Click the Select check box for the transfer and then click the Submit link to queue the transfer.
8. To see the results of the transfer, go to the Get History Records tab.