FTP/SFTP Link Parameters
The FTP/SFTP link is used to migrate files from the on-premises file server or ECS to a database.

- Only FTP servers running Linux are supported.
- Do not change the password or user when the job is running. If you do so, the password will not take effect immediately and the job will fail.
Parameter | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
Name | Link name, which should be defined based on the data source type, so it is easier to remember what the link is for | ftp_link |
Host Name/IP Address | Host name or IP address of the FTP or SFTP server | ftp.apache.org |
Port | Port number of the FTP or SFTP server. The default value is 21 for FTP and 22 for SFTP. | 21 |
Username | Username used for logging in to the FTP or SFTP server | cdm |
Password | Password used for logging in to the FTP or SFTP server | - |
FTP File Name controlEncoding | This parameter is available for a FTP link. It indicates the controlEncoding file name encoding configuration of ftp-client. The value can be ISO-8859-1 or UFT8. The default value is ISO-8859-1. | ISO-8859-1 |
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