Using the File Transfer Protocol

The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a user interface used to transfer files to and from remote network sites. Message Networking provides authenticated FTP access for specific applications, including the following:

• Subscriber imports
• Enterprise List administration
• Report exports
• CDR exports
• Downloadable service packs (software updates)
• Transfer of private MIB for SNMP support

Message Networking establishes a connection with the customer-supplied FTP application software and uses it with your remote machine. For information on how to use your FTP application software, see the documentation that came with your FTP application software.

Before you use FTP with Message Networking, you must understand the prerequisites for using FTP and the file names used with FTP for Message Networking.

Note: Message Networking systems are shipped with the FTP feature deactivated by default. If you activate FTP to use it for a task, such as exporting a report, it is recommended that you deactivate it when you complete the task.

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