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Old 08-26-2005
FTP a file in a script

how would I ftp a file to another server via a script

Lets say the server name is idnsp01 and the file is mylog.log

in the korn or bash shell.
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Old 08-26-2005
please use the search and faq functions of this forum...
see:
https://www.unix.com/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions/14020-automate-ftp-scripting-ftp-transfers.html

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