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Configure FTP

Before you begin

Install FTP on the destination Historian server.

About this task

Procedure

Access the FTPFileTransfer file located in the <Installation folder of Historian ETL>/Historian ETL Transform folder.
The FTP File Transfer Tool window appears.
If the FTP configuration details are saved in a file, select File > Load, and then select the configuration file that contains the details. Otherwise, skip to the next step.

Provide values as specified in the following table.

Tip: You can select File > New to create a new instance of the settings.

Field	Description	Default Value
FTP Server Address	Enter the address of the FTP server.	ftp://127.0.0.1/ftpserver
FTP UserID	Enter the user ID to log in to the FTP server.	Blank
FTP Password	Enter the password to log in to the FTP server.	Blank
Directory to Monitor	Provide the folder from which files must be transferred.	C:\
File Mask	Enter the file mask for the FTP server.	*.zip

Optional: Select Test Connection to test the FTP server connection.
Select File > Save to save the configuration details, which you can reuse.
Select File > Detail Log if you want a detailed logging, which will help you in troubleshooting.

Results

The FTP server settings are configured.

What to do next

Transfer data using FTP.