IBM Sterling Gentran:Server for Microsoft Windows serves as an integrated system encompassing data translation, process control, and communications, functioning within the Microsoft Windows environment. Primarily tailored for EDI and similar data types, this product streamlines business operations through its versatile features.

Process Control System:
The process control system integrates Sterling Gentran:Server seamlessly with diverse business applications, presenting itself as a complementary extension to these applications.

Communication System:
Sterling Gentran:Server establishes links between internal business systems, customers, and suppliers globally. It automates application-to-application transactions over direct lines and value-added networks (VANs), ensuring 24/7 automatic translation according to predefined schedules or events.

Unattended Mode:
Operating in an unattended mode, Sterling Gentran:Server notifies designated personnel through pagers or system messages when errors occur or human intervention is necessary. Audit trails and message tracking provide precise insights into message status at any given time.

Sterling Gentran:Server Executive Service:
Utilizing the Sterling Gentran:Server Executive Service, the system executes communication and translation functions independently. This enables Sterling Gentran:Server to run on Microsoft Windows servers even without user logins, enhancing operational efficiency.

Poller Component: The Poller component checks for specified file existence at set intervals.
Scheduler Component: The Scheduler component monitors timed events at scheduled intervals.
Microsoft Windows Environment:
Designed to leverage the Microsoft Windows environment fully, Sterling Gentran:Server is deployed through a combination of a database, system data store, and primary system controller.

Single Workstation System: Installed on a single machine running Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 2008, XP, or Windows 7.
Distributed Systems: Depending on licensing, secondary controllers and user interface clients can be added. In a clustered environment, the software can reside on one to four nodes, offering flexibility in distribution.
Clustered Environment:
A clustered system behaves as a single system, providing high performance and reliability. Additional systems can be incrementally added to handle increased client requests, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a machine failure.

Failover:
The failover mechanism addresses error recovery, data back-outs, transaction commits, and rollbacks, enhancing disaster recovery capabilities and maintaining continuous uptime. Redundancy safeguards against data loss, ensuring robust error handling.