The scenario shows how to transfer data to your partner company by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). With SSL, the File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client and server on System i™ platforms can communicate in a way that is designed to prevent eavesdropping, tampering, and message forgery.
Suppose that you work for MyCo, a company that researches startup companies and sells the research to companies in the investment planning industry. One such company, TheirCo, needs the services that MyCo provides, and would like to receive research reports through FTP. MyCo always ensures the privacy and security of the data it disperses to its customers--whatever the format. In this case, MyCo needs SSL-secured FTP sessions with TheirCo.
The following items are your objectives in this scenario:
MyCo
TheirCo
TheirCo uses an i5/OS operating system with an FTP client to request a secure FTP file transfer from MyCo's FTP server. The server is authenticated. TheirCo receives financial reports from MyCo by using an SSL-secured FTP session.
Related concepts
Securing FTP clients with Transport Layer Security or Secure Sockets Layer