Hi !

I am trying to automate FTP transfer of some folders from one unix machine (a) to another one (b).
I run my shell script on machine a.
The problem I face is how to unzip the folder at the machine b with script run in machine a.

My first question: Is there any way to do this ?

My second question: Is this a good approch to automate FTP transfer of folders to run the shell script on machine a ? What if I try to write a script that can be run on machne b? Which approach is the most used and optimal one?
Since the folders in machine a are under CM (clearcase), it will be some complication to get around Config Spec when I run the script from machine b.

Rgds
Bob

use ssh to unzip a file on server b from server a..(it will ask password though) or establish a passwordless ssh connection(which is not adviced..
and for your second question you better run it from server a...

Thank you vidyadhar85. Since I am new to the unix world, I need to check this again with you: Do you mean that FTP can not help me solving this problem ? Why is ssh better in this case?

yes I afraid FTP won't help you to solve your problem....
as far as i know ssh will be a better option..

Thanks, I appreciate it.

Rgds
Bob

Sending zipped files from server (machine a) to Client (machine b) and unzip them by a command fom server o unzip them via ssh.
How does such a command look like n server?
Rgds
Bob

Check out sftp or scp.

Here's a link that might be interesting:
SSH with Keys HOWTO: SSH with Keys in a console window