Data Transformation Engine FTP Adapter Reference Guide

Chapter 3 - FTP Commands List of Commands
FTP Adapter Reference Guide
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Make Directory (-MKD)
Use the Make Directory adapter command (-MKD) to create a directory. For
example, if a file specified in a
PUT operation belongs in a directory that does not
exist, the
–MKD command creates the new directory.
If the
–MKD command is not specified and the file specified on a PUT operation
points to a directory that does not exist, the adapter will fail.
This is an optional command.
-MKD
For example:
PUT(“FTP”, “-URL ftp://jdoe:secret@server1/some/folder/data.txt
-MKD”, “Some data”)
will force jdoe/some and then the jdoe/some/folder to be created. A new file
called data.txt will be added to this new directory.
Passive Mode (-PV or -PASV)
The Passive Mode adapter command (-PV or -PASV) specifies that you only try
passive mode for the FTP data connection. Passive mode is primarily useful for
firewalls and is a preferred connection method for security reasons.
By default, the adapter attempts to connect using passive mode. If unsuccessful,
the adapter uses Port Mode; see the Port Mode adapter command (
-PT). During a
passive mode connection, the server listens for the connection and dictates where
the adapter is to connect.
-PASV
Note Older servers might not support passive mode.
Port Mode (-PT or -PORT)
The Port Mode adapter command (-PT or -PORT) specifies that you only try port
mode for the FTP data connection. This is an older connection method and may be
the only way to connect on older servers.