SoftLink is announcing end of life for FEST for Windows.
FEST for Windows is being replaced by the RepliWeb Managed File Transfer (RMFT); RMFT supports the complete FEST functionality and more.
For further information please refer to the RMFT Web Site or contact our support team.

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The ultimate file transfer solution for heterogeneous environments

Designed for UNIX and Windows NT/2000 networks, FEST is the easiest and most robust automatic forwarding solution available for medium and large corporations. FEST (SoftLink's Automated Forwarding and Distribution Technology) supports transferring thousands of files and very large files - not just megabytes but even terabytes.

Operation & Capabilities

FEST keeps things simple. FEST monitors the directories of your choice, noting when files are placed or transferred in. Once files have arrived, FEST checks its configuration files for instructions on how to deal with each new file - and carries out the relevant instructions. In addition to file-transfer operations, it can also perform any kind of pre-transfer or post-transfer processing operation. With FEST you can determine: Which file(s) are sent to which site(s) The exact location of each file in the destination site(s) The commands to be activated before and/or after file processing Which files in the directory or directories are processed Whether to hold transfer until an entire set of files arrives in a "hot" directory Which FASTCopy qualifiers are used for each part of each transfer Once the files have been filtered in this way, the processing (e.g. a file transfer) occurs on the files that meet the criteria for the operation. The configuration files can be modified on-the-fly, with no need to resubmit jobs or restart FEST.

Additional Features in FEST for Windows NT/2000

Built-in or customized transfer filters. Use the built-in filters or write your own, using the programming language of your choice. For instance, you can write a filter limiting the transfer of files to those with a digital signature or a particular copyright notice. Advanced control functions over each stage of FEST operation File grouping.  Define interdependent groups of files which must be processed and/or transferred in the same operation. Improved monitoring facilities

Benefits

No monitoring is needed Saves on costly bandwidth and usage fees Eliminates physical tape transfer Ensures faster, more secure file transfer Reduces development & maintenance requirements

Features (follow the link to learn more about the technologies behind all FASTCopy products) Guaranteed file delivery including automatic/manual recovery from the actual point of failure Extensive logging Several data verification methods Authentication & strong encryption Full bandwidth control Scheduling and hold/resume functions Pre-task & post-task processing Reduced bandwidth consumption: difference-only transfer & transparent on-the-fly compression Easy configuration, with full control over each function Cross-platform compatibility