DirectConnect

Learn how RMS determines the DirectConnect states.

The RMS determines the state of DirectConnect by:
  1. Testing the connection to DirectConnect

  2. Testing the connection from DirectConnect to the back-end data server

DirectConnect Server States

State Type

Value

Meaning

Description

Normal

5

ACTIVE

RMS successfully connected to the DirectConnect, and DirectConnect can connect to the back-end data server.

Warning

3

UNKNOWN

The initial value before the actual state has been determined. Also indicates that the agent is not part of the replication environment.

Error

0

DOWN

The RMS cannot connect to the DirectConnect. The server state is also set to DOWN if the user or password is incorrect. Additionally, the state is set to DOWN if the DirectConnect cannot connect to the back-end data server.

1

TIMED OUT

The attempt to connect to the DirectConnect timed out. Indicates a server that has stopped responding.