While the configuration and operation of the Apply Engine is virtually identical on all platforms, the Capture Agents operate under constraints that vary from one platform to another.
Choosing the correct data capture agent for your installation will depend on your environment, data capture latency requirements and other factors. While change data Capture/Publishing and Apply are always asynchronous and latency affected by many factors, scheduling the application of changed data to one or more target datastores can be user controlled. We recommend reviewing your environment and requirements with Precisely https://www.precisely.com/support before making this decision.
Using the IMS Capture requires special consideration be given in three areas:
- IMS recovery logs
- Transient storage and publishing
- Unit of Work integrity