9.18.1 Disk Agents Overview

The Disk agents collect and forward batches of files on local file systems and are available in batch and real-time workflow configurations. 

The configuration of the Disk agents is different in real-time workflows compared to batch workflows since the former do not have built-in batch boundaries. Batch workflows also provide built-in support for transaction safety and enable additional Disk agent features unavailable in real-time workflows.

For more information about the difference between batch and real-time workflows, see  3.1.1 Workflow Types.