Auto FTP to a server

systemali · #1 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006

Hi,

I am trying to automate FTP login to a remote server and put a file there. But no matter what i do, It still is aksing me for the login and password although i have it defined in the variable.

Quote:

SERVER=123.456.789
USER=root
PASSWD=password

if [ $# -eq 0 ]
then
echo "Usage ./ftp.sh <file name>"
exit 0
fi

ftp $SERVER
user $USER $PASSWD
cd /usr/local/home/abc
binary
put testfile

wait
exit 0

Could you tell me what is wrong with this script. I am doing this on SUN server.

Pls assist.

Thanks

vino · #2 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006

All those ftp commands should be within a here-document. Or use the co-process technique.

You should find them in the FAQ section.

systemali · #3 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006

Thank you so much VINO as always, you have been very helpful

3 cheers to you !

systemali · #4 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006

One more thing vino,

If i need to read the codes for FTP how can i do that ..for example

Quote:

220 svpkg1-nd FTP server () ready.
331 Password required for admin1.
230 User admin1 logged in.
250 CWD command successful.
200 PORT command successful.
550 tatu: No such file or directory.
221 Goodbye.

I need to validate on code 550 and echo a message that the specified file was not found.

How can we do this.

Thanks once again

vino · #5 (**permalink**) 03-17-2006

Search the forum with the keywords "ftp result code". You will find a couple of posts which will help you out.

Dhruva · #6 (**permalink**) 03-21-2006

I have automated that FTP script few days back and i think ur requirements are almost same...if ur prob is not yet solved will give u that script

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