How do I restart a DTS task? - Data Transmission Service

You can start a data synchronization, data migration, or change tracking task to run or resume the task in Data Transmission Service (DTS). If the task is in the Not Started, Pause, or Failed state, make sure that the configurations of the task are correct.

Prerequisites

The configurations in the Advanced Settings step are complete for the DTS task. The DTS task is displayed on the Tasks page. For example, the Status column of the task displays Not Started, Precheck Passed, Paused, or Failed.
For more information, see the topics listed in Overview of data synchronization scenarios, Overview of data migration scenarios, and Overview of change tracking scenarios.
You have learned the billable items, billing methods, and billing rules of DTS. For more information, see Billing overview.

Usage notes

Before you start a DTS task, make sure that the parameter settings of the task are correct.
You cannot start a DTS task that is in the Paused or Failed state for an extended period of time. For example, if a DTS task is paused for more than seven days, you cannot resume the task.
You need to perform other operations for some specific tasks before you can start the tasks. Perform the operations based on your business requirements.

Procedure

Note

In this example, a data synchronization task is used to show how to start a DTS task.

Go to the Data Synchronization Tasks page.
1. Log on to the Data Management (DMS) console.
2. In the top navigation bar, click DTS.
3. In the left-side navigation pane, choose DTS (DTS) > Data Synchronization.
Note
- Operations may vary based on the mode and layout of the DMS console. For more information, see Simple mode and Customize the layout and style of the DMS console.
- You can also go to the Data Synchronization Tasks page of the new DTS console.
On the right side of Data Synchronization Tasks, select the region in which the data synchronization instance resides.
Note
If you use the new DTS console, you must select the region in which the data synchronization instance resides in the top navigation bar.
Start the task.
- Start a single task
  1. Find the DTS task that you want to start.
  2. Click Start Task in the Actions column.
  3. In the Note message, click Start Task.
- Start multiple tasks at a time
  1. Select the tasks that you want to start.
  2. Click Start Task in the lower-left corner of the page.
  3. In the message that appears, click OK.
Optional. Complete the subsequent operations as prompted.

Related API operations

Operation	Description
StartDtsJob	Starts a DTS task.
StartDtsJobs	Starts multiple DTS tasks at a time.

FAQ

What are the possible causes of startup failures?
- The subsequent operations on the task are not complete.
- An error that you must fix occurs on the task. Fix the error and try to start the task again.
- The task is in the Paused or Failed state for an extended period of time. In this case, the task fails to be started because the task data is deleted. You can reconfigure the task.
Can I start a task that is in the Completed state?
No, you cannot start a task that is in the Completed state.