This is a simple script I use when I'm not allowed to use public/private keys(which I don't like!!), it might be overkill for what you want to do but at least it gives you some ideas:
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I also found another script I had created to to process sftp commands that are in a different file:
Hi all,
I'm implementing some updates to my scripts that are now using ftp command.
I was thinking about replace it by SFTP.
Now I see that SCP does basically the same that SFTP.
So... what are the differences between them?
Thanks in advance...
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Ive have 2 unix machines i need to transfer files from one to the other. Im trying to use either sftp or scp as ftp is out of the question. Ive created the RSA key on one machine and copied it across but im still prompted for a password. Assume this is due to the fact that im not using the same ID... (8 Replies)
My transmit rates are waaay faster using scp over sftp....anyone know why scp is faster than sftp? I am using solaris 8 for my unix systems.
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Hello,
Do you guys know set of commands that can incorporate to sftp/scp/ssh to add password in a script to automate file transfer.
Our client is not using ssh keys authentication so we are force to create a script to pass the password into the script to transfer files via sftp/scp/ssh.
We... (4 Replies)
Hi,
I want to use sftp/scp without password.How can I do that ??
I plan to use script with scp/sftp and execute by cronjob ,any sample or example?? How can I test the scp/sftp working or not in the same user account , in the same red linux server?? any suggestion ??? (5 Replies)
Hi,
I have to do SFTP from Linux machine to Salaries SFTP folder.
Using psftp I got the following fingur print and I know using scp I can go the sftp transfer. But I believe I need public key file generated. Can some one pls let me know how to generate the public file using following finger... (1 Reply)
hi,
i have a weird problem
i have to copy the file with caret(^) in it. but when i tries to copy with
scp. It(scp) says that it cant use ^file_name
scp mohit^narang user@machine/mohit^narang
the error comes in the second parameter.if i used user@machine/mohit_narang(under score) instead... (2 Replies)
Hi All,
I have to make an automated script that needs to do SFTP or SCP from my Unix server to another Unix server.
I have gone through search of this website for sftp and scp.
I really get confused when it talk about ssh key or rsh key and sftp -b thing
I would really appreciate if... (4 Replies)
Hi All,
I am trying to transfer a file from one server to a remote server using SFTP. Client is not ready for key setup.
I am working on Solaris 10.
Here is the code.
#!/bin/ksh
# sample automatic Sftp script to dump a file
USER="user1"
PASSWORD="pass1"
HOST="host1"
sftp $USER@$HOST... (6 Replies)
Dear All,
I have a requirement where I have to SFTP or SCP a file in a batch script. Unfortunately, the destination server setup is such that it doesn't allow for shell command line login. So, I am not able to set up SSH keys. My source server is having issues with Expect. So, unable to use... (5 Replies)