File Transfer Protocol (FTP) reference information includes information about i5/OS® FTP server and client subcommands, FTP exit programs, and a data transfer method.
File Transfer Protocol server subcommands These subcommands represent communication between the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client and the FTP server. This topic includes descriptions for i5/OS CL-equivalent subcommands that are unique to the i5/OS FTP server.
File Transfer Protocol client subcommands You 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, choose the appropriate file transfer type. You can use the default type, ASCII, or specify a different type such as EBDCIC or BINARY.
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.
Status messages from the File Transfer Protocol server When you enter subcommands during a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client session, status messages return to your display in a 3-digit code: xyz. Each digit has certain values that indicate a different status.