FTP

Connector Details

Name	FTP
Description	FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a standard network protocol used for transferring files between a client and a server over a network. Unlike SFTP, FTP does not inherently provide encryption, meaning that data is transferred in plaintext, which can leave it vulnerable to interception. Despite this, FTP remains widely used in certain environments where security is not a primary concern, or where it is combined with additional security measures like SSL/TLS (FTPS). FTP operates using separate control and data channels, enabling efficient file transfers across various systems. It allows for directory browsing, file uploads, and downloads, making it useful for non-sensitive data exchange. FTP is often used in web development, content distribution, and internal network file sharing. Although less secure than other protocols, FTP continues to be a straightforward and efficient tool for managing and transferring files over the internet, especially when security is managed through external means.
Connector Type	Class C

Features

Load Strategies	Full Load, Incremental Load
Metadata Extraction	Supported
Data Acquisition	Supported
Data Publishing	Not Supported
Automated Schema Drift Handling	Not Supported

Source Connection Attributes

Connection Parameters	Data Type	Example
Connection Name	String	FTP Server
Host	String	<Host name>
Port	Numeric	21
User Name	String	<User>
Password	String	<Password>
RemotePath	String	<Path>
Passive (mode)	Boolean	<true/false>
SSL Mode	String	<SLL Mode>
Bronze Schema (Optional)	String
Silver Schema (Optional)	String

Connector Specific Configuration Details

1. FTP connector has optional values such as Bronze Schema and Silver Schema

2. Connector accepted only CSV/JSON files like sources of data.

   1. Mandatory conditions for the FTP static CSV files:
      1. File Format
      2. Use of Separator
      3. Encoding Standard
      4. File Movement or Renaming
      5. Replacing a File
      6. Dropping and Creating a New File
   2. Mandatory conditions for the FTP static JSON files:
      1. Encoding Standard
      2. File Movement or Renaming
      3. Replacing a File
      4. Dropping and Creating a New File

3. The connector demands a few mandatory options: RemoteHost, User, Password, and RemotePort. Let's review the free service to generate these connection properties for our testing:

   

   
   

   RemoteHost: eu-central-1.sftpcloud.io
   User: 0d86ef2c0ba4407a82140b8f7bbb055d
   Password: Tu7RGDuMQp2p7SS2uKf3LHYFAYmvM3Ag
   RemotePort: 21
   

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