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The File Transfer Application allows you to send and receive files in the form of WebSphere MQ messages. We can use the File Transfer Application to send and receive binary files (for example, image files, wordprocessor files, spreadsheet files, or zip files).

The File Transfer Application is available on both WebSphere MQ for Windows, and WebSphere MQ for Linux (x86 platform) servers, and clients.

The File Transfer Application includes a graphical user interface (GUI), and a command-line interface. Both interfaces invoke the same underlying WebSphere MQ functionality and can be used to transfer the same types of file.

There are three principal users of the File Transfer Application:

System administrators

Set up the File Transfer Application for end-users, by defining queues as sources and destinations in the File Transfer Application GUI.

Non-experienced end-users

These are non-expert IT users working within the business, for example car showroom managers. Users in this group want to send and receive files such as daily sales figures and stock reports, using the File Transfer Application GUI.

Experienced end-users

These are expert IT users working within the business, who have an understanding of WebSphere MQ. Users in this group want to send and receive files from the command-line.

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