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 Integration Flow Designer Enhancements


Transfer Mode Specification for Additional Files

For additional files (files other than the compiled map, Event Server system ‘.msl’ file , or command file) that are defined as part of a system deploy script in the Integration Flow Designer, the transfer mode can be specified as either ASCII (default) or Binary.

The IFD also permits the import and export of server definitions as XML files.

Event Server Enhancements

This feature enables the Event Server to run multiple processes within a single install. It will run each system in a different process allowing the user to add, remove and modify systems without affecting other running systems. Running the Event Server in separate processes also offers a more scalable and robust run-time environment. The Ascential DataStage TX Event Server can be configured to run using the CompoundSystem approach (all systems run in a single process), or to run each system (.msl file) in its own process.

By using the Global (or Central) Resource Management, when running systems in separate processes, they can share resource & the extra overhead is minimal. This could result in faster execution, as the systems run in separate processes.

The following Benefits can be realized by using the Event Server Multiple-processes facility.

• More robust run-time environment where problems occurring in maps or adapter connections in one system process will not cause problems in other Event Server processes

• The ability to add and reconfigure systems without stopping other systems

• The ability to use systems within systems for a single .msl system file for logical processes definitions.