The IBM Aspera Server on Demand and IBM Aspera Application Platform on Demand (APOD/SOD) is a cloud-hosted application which allows users to centrally manage, monitor and control Aspera servers and transfers. This product contains core features from IBM Aspera Enterprise Server.
This package includes the following features:
Server Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| fasp transport technology | A file-transfer protocol that dramatically speeds transfers over IP networks by eliminating the fundamental bottlenecks in conventional technologies. fasp features bandwidth control, resume, transfer encryption, content protection, and data integrity validation. |
| Transfer server | Allows an unlimited number of concurrent client transfers. Uses virtual links to manage aggregate bandwidth usage. |
| ascp | A command-line transfer program to initiate Aspera transfers. |
| Virtual Links | Enables you to create an aggregate bandwidth cap. |
| HTTP Fallback Server | An alternative transfer method for clients without Internet connectivity for fasp. |
| Shares Web UI | (Option available for Application Platform) A web-based interface that enables transfers for Aspera Connect clients. Includes the HTTP Fallback Server to allow clients without fasp connectivity to transfer using HTTP or HTTPS. This is limited to a one-server Shares license. For more information, see the Shares on Demand Admin Guide. |
If included in your license, APOD/SOD also includes IBM Aspera Console and IBM Aspera Shares features. By default, APOD/SOD comes with IBM Aspera Console, which can be used to create users and assign upload folders. For convenience, this system also contains pre-configured users and groups.
Console Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Transfer monitoring and control | View transfers, pause/resume/cancel, change transfer rates. |
| Transfer initiation | Initiate and schedule transfer jobs remotely. |
| Email notification | Notify users of transfer events with customizable messages. |
| Reporting | Create detail and summary reports of transfer activity. |
You can access these applications via the following paths:
| Application | URL | Login |
|---|---|---|
| Console | http://instance_public_dns/aspera/console | Login: admin / instance id |
| Shares web uploads | http://instance_public_dns/ | Login: admin / instance id |
You can transfer files with APOD/SOD using the following products: