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Extension allows to replicate data to/from computers those aren't connected to a network constantly (like laptops, notebooks, pocket computers, etc.). To use this extension the TCP/IP protocol have to be installed on a computer. The extension has the following settings:

 

Activity - allows enable or disable remote request receiving

 

Listen on port - TCP/IP port where a request from a Remote Agent should be sent

 

Access password - a password which a Remote Agent should sent to prevent an unauthorized access to the Network File Monitor Pro task

 

Save - to keeps the made changes

 

TaskId - a reference to the task which a Remote Agent should sent to activate replication. A list contains tasks where "Remote request" schedule type is selected.

 

Remote Agent

 

To configure Remote Agent start it and open task properties window (File -> Properties menu items). Fill the window fields:

 

Server address - IP address of a computer where Network File Monitor Pro is installed

 

Server port - TCP/IP port which was specified in a Remote Agent extension settings

 

Password - an access password which was specified in a Remote Agent extension settings

 

Task ID - task id of a task which has to be executed. List of available Task ID is shown in a Remote Agent extension settings window.

 

To save settings press Save button. Settings are stored in the file RA.dat of the Remote Agent folder.

 

To execute a task remotely select Execute -> Connect to server menu items. Status of the operation is shown in the Remote Agent main window.

 

Remote Agent supports a set of command line options to automate its working. This allows to start it from a butch file or another application on a desired schedule. Following command line keys can be used:

 

AUTOSTART - Remote Agent will connect to a  Network File Monitor Proserver immediately after start

 

CFGFILE <filename> - name of configuration file. Default name is "RA.dat".

 

NOEXIT - do not exit after disconnecting from  Network File Monitor Proserver. This key can be used together with AUTOSTART.

 

All keys are case insensitive. The first character of a key must be / or - . Example of a command line:

 

                       RemoteAgent.exe /autostart /cfgfile RA1.dat

 


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