FTP Node

The FTP (File Transfer Protocol) node provides a connection between a Job and an FTP site. Unlike most other nodes, connections are not made to or from an FTP node. Data can be downloaded from or uploaded to a site using this node for use in the job. This can be done using one of six selectable Protocols:

• FTP
• Secure FTP (SFTP)
• SCP
• HTTP
• WebHDFS (Hadoop)
• S3 Bucket

In all cases, the user must fill in the appropriate Host Address, Host Port, and user information. The connection can then be tested (using the Test button) to ensure everything functions properly. The remote and local file information will also need to be configured to specify the file names and locations.

Note: Use the Set Run Order Job tool to determine when the Command node is run. The run order may be important if data needs to be downloaded from an FTP site before the rest of the Construct job process can commence.

Connection

This section provides fields to enter in information relating to FTP site host information, and user credentials. Different protocol options (listed at the top of the node) may require different FTP Connection information fields.

Remote File

The Remote File section of the node indicates the location on the remote site that the file is being stored before the FTP process starts. Use the ellipsis [...] to browse the remote site to find the folder or specific file needed. The Folder filed is for the folder location, and the File field is for the name of the specific file needed.

Local File

This section refers to the local destination on your machine to which the FTP file in question will be deposited or uploaded from. If uploading to your remote site, this is where the uploaded file will be stored. If downloading from your remote site, this is where the file will be deposited to.

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