Welcome to Aspera On Demand
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 Aspera Platform On Demand / Server On Demand (APOD/SOD)?
The APOD/SOD is a cloud-hosted application which allows users to centrally manage, monitor,
and control Aspera servers and transfers. The Aspera On Demand package
includes the following Aspera products depending on your license:
| APOD/SOD License | IBM Aspera Enterprise Server | IBM Aspera Console |
|---|---|---|
| APOD/SOD | x | x |
| APOD/SOD without Console | 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:
- IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Server
- IBM Aspera High-Speed Transfer Endpoint
- IBM Aspera Desktop Client
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 |
- 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.