SFTP/FTP/FTPS Client

The SFTP/FTP/FTPS Client executor moves or removes a file on an SFTP/FTP/FTPS server each time it receives an event. You cannot perform multiple tasks in the same executor. To perform more than one task, use additional executors. For information about supported versions, see Supported Systems and VersionsSupported Systems and Versions in the Data Collector documentation.

Use the SFTP/FTP/FTPS Client executor as part of an event stream. You can use the executor in any logical way, such as moving a file after receiving a file-processed event from the SFTP/FTP/FTPS Client origin or a file-closure event from the SFTP/FTP/FTPS Client destination.

When you configure the SFTP/FTP/FTPS Client executor, you specify the protocol to use and the URL of the server to connect to. You can also use a connectionconnection to configure the executor.

You specify the task to perform. When deleting a file, you specify the file path of the file to delete. When moving a file, you specify both the file path and the target directory.

When needed, you can connect to the server through an HTTP or SOCKS proxy.

If the server requires authentication, configure the credentials for the protocol you are using. For the SFTP protocol, the executor can require that the server be listed in a known hosts file. For the FTPS protocol, the executor can authenticate with the server using a client certificate and can authenticate the certificate from the FTPS server.

For a solution that describes how an executor can move output files after they are written, see Managing Output Files.