SocketStation by Augur Systems connects real-time data to processing tools. It logs and streams data simultaneously to management systems and users. Protocol plug-ins manage connectivity, allowing users and apps to connect via sockets. Stream duplication enables listeners to receive original raw bytes or translations like XML, JSON, etc. Data can be accessed through various protocols and APIs. SocketStation uses a plug-in architecture to scale connectivity. A plug-in starts/stops feeding bytes to SocketStation and may transform or enrich the data. SocketStation logs and streams the data to listeners. Pre-installed plug-ins include log file reader, telnet, SSH, DB poller, UDP, TCP, etc. It can implement any protocol and data transformation. The plug-in API is small and open for modifications or custom implementations. A SocketStation server can manage one critical data stream or hundreds of data sources with multiple listeners. In distributed environments, multiple SocketStation instances can cluster to function as a single integrated system. It interfaces with various protocols (SSH, CORBA, Java/RMI, APIs), simplifying access to real-time data through plain sockets and allowing multiple clients to connect simultaneously. SocketStation's buffering and isolation techniques safely feed multiple listeners. It centrally logs raw data, which can be byte-for-byte or translated. The web browser interface offers cluster-aware visibility and maintenance functions as an alternative to command-line and console interfaces. Manage hundreds of channels across multiple SocketStation servers on one page. The left panel has channel selectors, and the right displays channel statuses. The Config Diff tab shows differences in channel configurations for quick comparison and validation. Zoom in on a channel to view its status, configuration, and traffic chart. Buttons allow you to stop/start the channel, drop listener/talker clients, and connect to the channel's data stream as a listener or talker. You can zoom in on a SocketStation server to open its interactive console in your browser.
