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Data Transmission Service:Modify task configurations

Last Updated:Mar 28, 2026

DTS lets you return to the Configurations for Source and Destination Databases step to update the settings of a data synchronization or migration instance.

Change tracking instances do not support modifying task configurations.

Prerequisites

The instance must be in one of the following states:

StateDescription
Not StartedThe instance has not been started. To reach this state, configure the objects to be synchronized or migrated, then click Save and Return.
Precheck PassedThe instance completed the precheck successfully.
Precheck FailedThe instance failed the precheck.

Modify the task configurations

The following steps use a data synchronization instance as an example. The steps for a migration instance are the same.

  1. Go to the Data Synchronization Tasks page.

    Method 1: Via the DMS console

    1. Log on to the Data Management (DMS) console.

    2. In the top navigation bar, click Data + AI.

    3. In the left-side navigation pane, choose DTS (DTS) > Data Synchronization.

    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.

    Method 2: Via the new DTS console

    Go directly to the Data Synchronization Tasks page.

  2. Select the region where the instance resides.

  3. Find the instance and click Edit Task Settings in the Actions column. Alternatively, click the instance name, then click Edit Task Settings in the upper part of the page that appears.

  4. Update the configurations based on your requirements and complete the remaining steps. For guidance on configuration options, see Overview of data synchronization scenarios or Overview of data migration scenarios.

FAQ

Can I modify the task configurations of a change tracking instance?

No. Change tracking instances do not support modifying task configurations.

How do I put a synchronization or migration instance into the Not Started state?

After configuring the objects to be synchronized or migrated, click Save and Return. The instance enters the Not Started state.