What is Aspera on Demand?
The Aspera On
Demand (AOD) offerings are Aspera client and server product bundles offered with a usage
based license model. The AOD offerings are designed to run on cloud infrastructure;
where possible, we provide pre-built virtual machine images or transfer services. AOD
also provides a Direct-to-Cloud storage capability, enabling you to move your data from
your on premises facility directly to object storage.
Supported Object Storage Systems
AOD supports Amazon Web Services, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft
Azure. The Aspera On Demand transfer platform is able to read and write files to a
virtual machine as well as directly into object storage systems, such as Amazon S3,
Softlayer SWIFT, Google Cloud Storage and Microsoft Azure Blob storage.
What is IBM Aspera Application Platform / Server On Demand (APOD / SOD)
The
IBM Aspera Application Platform / Server On Demand (APOD / SOD) is a cloud-hosted application which allows users
to centrally manage, monitor, and control Aspera servers and transfers. The
APOD / SOD package includes the following Aspera products
depending on your license:
| APOD / SOD License |
IBM Aspera Enterprise Server |
IBM Aspera ConsoleI |
BM Aspera Shares |
| APOD / SOD |
x |
x |
|
| APOD / SOD without Console |
x |
|
x |
| APOD / SOD with Shares |
x |
x |
x |
Transfer 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. |
You can transfer files to the following products:
- IBM Aspera Connect Browser Plug-in (free download)
- IBM Aspera Desktop Client (Client license required)
- IBM Aspera Point-to-Point Client(Point-to-Point license
required)
- IBM Aspera Enterprise Server (Enterprise Server license
required)
- IBM Aspera Connect Server (Connect Server license
required)
Console
Features
IBM Aspera Console is used to create and manage users on the system,
and to start and manage transfers between youser server and other Aspera clients. For
convenience, this system also contains pre-configured users and groups.
| Features |
Description |
| Transfer monitoring and control |
View, pause, resume, and cancel transfers and 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 this application with the following information and
credentials:
- URL:
http://instance_public_dns/aspera/console
- Login: admin
- Password: your_instance_id
Note: Once logged in, you can change the password of your admin
account.
Shares Features
IBM
Aspera Console is used to manage and share content among users in the form of files and
directories of any size.
| Features |
Description |
| Content management |
Browse, upload, and download files on your server |
| Content access management |
Delegate permissions for files on the server by users and
groups |
- URL:
http://instance_public_dns/
- Login: admin
- Password: your_instance_id
Note: Once logged in, you can change the password of your admin
account.