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Files are then stored in the transfer source, which can be thought of as a staging location for all files waiting to be processed through Archivematica and have been prepared for long term storage and access copy deposit into Avalon. This transfer source will be connected to Archivematica, and files can be discovered via the Archivematica dashboard.
Archivematica transfer and ingest initiation
This step can be initiated via automation_tools or manually via the Archivematica dashboard, depending on how Archivematica is configured and the level of control users seek in the process. This begins the process of creating submission information packages (SIPs) and, later, archival packages (AIPs).