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# 1  
Old 01-27-2011
FTP on AIX
Hi All
We have planned to communicate with our trading prtner via FTP.
We both have servers running on AIX. We want to exchange files with each other via FTP.
I am new to AIX. Any help appreciatedSmilie
ThanksSmilie
# 2  
Old 01-27-2011
FTP on AIX
Might I suggest that you use sftp of scp (Secure transports)
And also setting up a machine to machine authentication so that passwords and such do not get sent on the open network.

If possible scp would be best solution.
I.E. scp <file name> <user name>@<host>:<dir to put file and new name if wanted>
# 3  
Old 01-28-2011
Yes, please do use SFTP and not FTP. It will be better for both of your companies. Post any setup questions you have.
# 4  
Old 01-31-2011
Thanks aix-guy and kah00na

But we have already agreed to do FTP. so I am looking for any help on FTP..

Do I need to wirite any script for this?

ThanksSmilie
# 5  
Old 01-31-2011
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Originally Posted by user1183
Thanks aix-guy and kah00na

But we have already agreed to do FTP.
It's a poor idea. It's barely if at all scriptable, and sends passwords as human-readable/interceptable plaintext.
# 6  
Old 01-31-2011
I take it that you have > 1 file for > 1 partner. So yes you should be able to do it all in ksh.
The ftp command is same as all unix so if you know how to ftp and send login and pass should be good to do the script.
# 7  
Old 01-31-2011
Customer will be placing some files in particular directory and we have to pick that files for further processing and vice versa. is it possible to give them access to particular directory only? I think they need userid and password also..

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