Service
Zoom in The GuardTime Service is based on a global high-performance and redundant network of distribution servers through which the integrity service is delivered. In the heart of the network is a cluster of redundantly configured core servers located in different countries. These core servers are responsible for issuing timestamps based on requests received from customer applications.
Connecting to the GuardTime Service is possible via Access Points. An Access Point is an individual node of the GuardTime Service, identifiable by its IP address and TCP service port, which facilitates the interconnection of Gateway, a connector between Access Point and Client application, to the GuardTime service. The service has Access Points in different locations worldwide.
Depending on the performance and the reliability requirements the Client can connect to one or more Access Points. The following table shows example service set-ups for different needs.
| Service setup | 1 Access Point | 2 Access Points | 4 Access Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Gateway | Small company, little data, low availability need | ||
| 1 Gateway | Small/medium company, average amount of data, low availability need | Small/medium company, average amount of data, above average availability need | |
| 2+ Gateways | Medium/Large company, lot of data, above average to high availability need | Medium/Large company, lot of data, high availability need |
The cost of the service for a Client depends on the number of connected Access Points per Gateway and the configured performance of the Access Point.
GuardTime also provides this service free of charge for trial use. Please see the Products section to learn more about the ways to connect to the service, and the Developer Zone to download relevant software packages.
