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This manual is intended for MPE/iX users who want to transfer files between MPE/iX and other HP and non-HP systems that support the FTP service.

FTP User

An MPE/iX user can access a remote systems FTP server by running the MPE/iX FTP client program.

The MPE/iX user enters commands to the FTP client program, which sends them to the remote systems FTP server. The remote systems FTP server responds with messages and data, as shown in Figure 1-2 "MPE/iX FTP User".

If you are using FTP for the first time, review the FTP user commands in Chapter 2 "FTP User Commands: Quick Reference" and Chapter 3 "Getting Started: A Simple FTP Session" and follow the Simple Session example.

To perform specific FTP tasks such as changing remote directories, or transferring files, see Chapter 4 "Using FTP" for a detailed task-oriented approach to using FTP.

Figure 1-2 MPE/iX FTP User

[MPE/iX FTP User]

FTP Server

A remote user running an FTP client can access the MPE/iX FTP server as shown in Figure 1-3 "MPE/iX FTP Server".

Chapter 5 " Using the FTP Server" provides information for remote users accessing the MPE/iX FTP server.

Figure 1-3 MPE/iX FTP Server

[MPE/iX FTP Server]

Before Using the FTP Client

In order to use the FTP client, your network administrator must have a network up and running. The remote host you wish to access must be reachable from your network. You should have some understanding of the remote file system you want to access.

To use the FTP client you will need the following from your network administrator for each system you are accessing:

  • The ARPA domain name, remote internet protocol (IP) address, or NS node name.

  • User logon identification and passwords.



MPE/iX File Transfer Protocol

Chapter 2 FTP User Commands: Quick Reference