Riversoft STCP Gemini

Version 6.6.18

Riversoft® STCP Gemini is Riversoft’s managed file transfer (MFT) product for the OFTP protocol (OFTP 1.x and OFTP 2.0). It exchanges files with partners as an OFTP server and client, with security, control and a record of every transfer.

Riversoft STCP Gemini is installed on your company’s servers and can be used on its own or together with Riversoft STCP DirectLink, which provides web portal, REST API, SFTP, AS2, Webhook, WhatsApp and cloud storage (Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage and Oracle Cloud Object Storage).

What MFT is

Unlike a simple file copy, managed file transfer (MFT) controls the whole process: who sends, who receives, when, over which protocol or connector and with what result. Only authenticated users exchange files, data travels encrypted and every transfer is checked against the user’s rules. If a transfer fails, it is recorded and can be resumed, and nothing is lost without a trace.

Management

Riversoft STCP Gemini and Riversoft STCP DirectLink are configured and monitored through the Riversoft Console Portal, the web administration interface, and the Riversoft STCP Gemini API, which does the same through integration. Whether used together or separately, both products share the same management: users, partners, schedules and rules are kept in one place, and the configuration and transfer history are kept in your company’s database.

Who it is for

Who	How they use it
Partners	Companies that require OFTP, such as automakers, automotive suppliers and banks, exchange files with your company as an OFTP server or client.
Company systems	Write the files to send and read the received ones in each partner’s mailbox.
Operators	Configure and track transfers through the Riversoft Console Portal.

Benefits

Interoperability: OFTP 1.x and OFTP 2.0, as server and client, with partners that require this protocol.
Security: TLS 1.2 and 1.3, including on OFTP 1.x, digital certificates, file encryption and signing.
Reliability: resumption of interrupted transfers and delivery confirmation by EERP.
Traceability: every transfer is recorded with user, file, date, time and result.
Automation: schedules and, with Riversoft STCP Gemini Rename, routing, copying and distribution of files after they are received.
Your own environment: data stays on your company’s servers, under your security policies.

Components

Component	Role
Riversoft STCP Gemini Server	Transfers files over the OFTP protocol, as server and client. It also provides a legacy SFTP client, but Riversoft STCP DirectLink is recommended for SFTP.
Riversoft Console Portal	Web interface for configuring and monitoring Riversoft STCP Gemini and Riversoft STCP DirectLink. It is served by the Riversoft STCP Gemini API.
Riversoft STCP Gemini API	Management REST API for Riversoft STCP Gemini and Riversoft STCP DirectLink. See Riversoft STCP Gemini API.
Riversoft STCP Gemini Rename (optional)	File routing and automation. See Riversoft STCP Gemini Rename.
Riversoft STCP DirectLink (optional)	Transfers files over every protocol and connector other than OFTP. See Riversoft STCP DirectLink.

Where to start

Concepts and architecture

How Riversoft STCP Gemini transfers files over OFTP: architecture, components, transfer, connections, mailbox, rules, routing and logging.

Quick start

Installation walkthrough for Riversoft STCP Gemini: database, repository, Riversoft STCP Gemini API, Riversoft Console Portal and Riversoft STCP Gemini Server.

Requirements

Hardware, operating systems and databases supported by the Riversoft STCP Gemini platform.

Installation

Database preparation, Riversoft repository and installation of the Riversoft STCP Gemini API, Portal and Server.

Upgrade

Best practices, preparation, package upgrade with dnf or yum, validation and rollback.

Configuration

Configuration files of the Riversoft STCP Gemini API, the Riversoft Console Portal and Riversoft STCP Gemini Server.

Security

TLS, OFTP protocol security (OFTP 1.x and OFTP 2.0), cryptographic algorithms and management access (SSO, tokens and MFA).

Administration

First access to the Riversoft Console Portal, default password change and instance creation.

Operation

Running the Riversoft STCP Gemini API and Riversoft STCP Gemini Server as services, from the command line and in containers.

Integration

Management REST API and transfer protocols supported by the Riversoft STCP Gemini platform.

Auditing

Transfer traceability, reports, supervision through the Riversoft Console Portal, log spool and debug.

Troubleshooting

Diagnosis of the most common Riversoft STCP Gemini Server problems, with the corresponding message codes.

Reference

Configuration parameters and commands of the Riversoft STCP Gemini platform components.

Release notes

New features, improvements and fixes in Riversoft STCP Gemini Server and Riversoft STCP Gemini Client versions.

Glossary

Terms and acronyms used in the Riversoft STCP Gemini documentation.

FAQ

Quick answers about installing and using the Riversoft STCP Gemini platform.

Support

How to contact Riversoft support.

About this documentation

This documentation applies to version 6.6.18 and later of the 6.6 line.

Audience

Profile	Where to start
Manager / technical evaluator	Concepts and architecture
System administrator	Requirements, Installation, Configuration
Operator	Operation, Administration
Developer / integrator	Integration, Riversoft STCP Gemini API
Information security	Security

Conventions

Convention	Meaning
`monospace`	Commands, files, parameters and literal values
`<value>` (in commands)	Value the reader must replace
Bold	Interface elements (menus, buttons, fields)
Menu › Submenu	Navigation path in the interface

Callouts

Callout	Use
Note	Additional information
Tip	Shortcut or recommendation
Important	Requirement that must not be ignored
Warning	Risk of downtime or security failure
Caution	Risk of data loss or irreversible action