When you run multiple Data Transmission Service (DTS) instances, it can be difficult to tell which ones are production-critical at a glance. Environment tags let you label each instance as Regular or Production Environment, so you can immediately identify production instances on the Tasks page without opening each one.
Tags appear in the ID/Name column and have no effect on instance behavior or status.
Limitations
| Constraint | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tags per instance | One |
| Available values | Regular, Production Environment — custom tags are not supported |
| Removal during configuration | Not supported — complete configuration first, then remove the tag from the Tasks page |
Add an environment tag
You can add a tag during instance configuration or after the instance appears on the Tasks page.
During configuration: In the Advanced Settings step, select a value from the Environment Tag drop-down list.
For an existing instance:
The steps below use a data synchronization instance as an example.
Go to the Data Synchronization Tasks page.
DTS console
Log on to the .
In the left-side navigation pane, click Data Synchronization.
In the upper-left corner, select the region where the instance resides.
DMS console
Steps may vary depending on the DMS console mode and layout. See Simple mode and Customize the layout and style of the DMS console.
Log on to the .
In the top navigation bar, move the pointer over Data + AI and choose DTS (DTS) > Data Synchronization.
From the drop-down list to the right of Data Synchronization Tasks, select the region where the instance resides.
Find the instance and click the
icon in the Actions column. Then click Add Environment Tag.In the Set Environment Tag dialog box, select a tag from the Environment Tag drop-down list.
Click OK.
Modify an environment tag
Go to the Data Synchronization Tasks page in the DTS console.
Find the instance and click the
icon in the Actions column. Then click Modify Environment Tag.In the Set Environment Tag dialog box, select a new tag from the Environment Tag drop-down list.
Click OK.
Remove an environment tag
From the Tasks page (recommended): Move the pointer over the environment tag in the ID/Name column and click the 
icon next to the tag. In the confirmation message, click OK.
Alternatively: Follow the steps in Modify an environment tag, select None from the Environment Tag drop-down list, and click OK.
During configuration: Tags cannot be removed in the configuration wizard. Click Save and Return to go to the Tasks page, then remove the tag from there.
Filter instances by environment tag
Go to the Data Synchronization Tasks page in the DTS console.
From the drop-down list to the right of Data Synchronization Tasks, select the region where the instances reside.
Select a tag from the Environment Tag drop-down list.
To clear the filter, click the 
icon next to the selected tag.
FAQ
How do I add a tag to an instance that is still being configured?
In the Advanced Settings step, select a value from the Environment Tag drop-down list.
How do I add a tag to an instance that is already on the Tasks page?
Move the pointer over the instance ID or name, click the 
icon, select a tag in the Set Environment Tag dialog box, and click OK.
Does DTS support custom environment tags?
No. Only Regular and Production Environment are available.