Interdependencies for optimized parameterization

The optimum settings for operating parameters depend on several different constraints:

• load levels of the local and remote systems,

• load level in the network,

• line transfer rates in the network,

• network structure (connection paths reserved for FT or shared paths for FT and dialog),

• incorporation of gateway computers,

• type, performance or generation of the transport system used,

• average size of files to be transferred,

• number of files to be transferred (e.g. per day).

In some instances, these boundary conditions are themselves subject to dynamic change (load levels for example), so it is not possible to calculate in advance the optimized values for a particular installation.