Collect FTP Transport Details

FTP is a file-based transfer protocol that requires an external FTP server. The FTP transport only acts as an FTP client that connects directly to your trading partner's FTP server or an FTP server hosted by your company (which the trading partner also connects to as a client). In either case, the FTP transport pulls files from (or pushes files to) an FTP server.

An FTP transport works on a time-based schedule when receiving files (as file polling), and in real-time when sending files. FTP is typically used in a batch mode (for example, processing a batch of purchase orders or a sales catalog on a nightly schedule).

Before creating this transport, you need to create an FTP Adapter connection with the Trigger and invoke role. Review all prerequisites and details to create an FTP Adapter connection. See Create an FTP Adapter Connection in Using the FTP Adapter with Oracle Integration 3.

Note:

Note these FTP transport restrictions (although these features are provided in the FTP Adapter in standalone mode):
  • Connectivity to an on-premises FTP server through the connectivity agent is not currently supported.
  • PGP encryption and decryption are not currently supported.
  • Signing and signature verification for files is not currently supported.
  • Processing of .zip files is not currently supported.