File Transfer Protocol reference information

You can find information about server and client subcommands, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) exit programs, data transfer methods, and more.

• File Transfer Protocol server subcommands
  These subcommands represent communication between the client and server. This topic includes descriptions for iSeries™ CL-equivalent subcommands that are unique to iSeries™ FTP server.
• File Transfer Protocol client subcommands
  Use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client subcommands to establish a connection with a remote FTP server, navigate libraries and directories, create and delete files, and transfer files.
• File Transfer Protocol exit programs
  You can use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) exit programs to secure FTP. The FTP server communicates with each exit program through a specific exit point. This topic includes parameter descriptions and code examples.
• Data transfer methods
  Before you begin to transfer files, you must choose the appropriate file transfer type.
• File systems and naming conventions
  The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server arranges the information units of a file system in a multiple-level tree-like structure.
• i5/OS file systems that are supported by File Transfer Protocol
  The file systems you can use with File Transfer Protocol (FTP) vary depending on the release level of the operating system.
• File Transfer Protocol server reply status messages
  This topic contains access common reply codes and what they indicate.
• File Transfer Protocol server syntax conventions
  The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server subcommands described in this topic make use of syntax conventions:
• File Transfer Protocol client syntax conventions
  The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client subcommands described in this topic make use of syntax conventions: