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Email factory for .NET 2.4.0 released

JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of Email Factory for .NET 2.4.0

Topics: News, FTP

The SSH/SFTP key fingerprint and its role in server authentication

When users attempt to connect to your Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) server for the first time, they’ll see an alert indicating that their client doesn’t recognize the host it’s connecting to. The warning usually includes a line that shows a key fingerprint and a prompt that asks the user whether to proceed with the connection attempt or not. Here are two examples illustrating what we’re referring to.

Topics: Secure File Transfer, SFTP, key fingerprint, ssh, Authentication

Capturing & responding to trigger errors in JSCAPE MFT server

Overview In this article we will discuss how to use the Trigger Error Event Type to capture errors and respond to them. In the example we are going to walk through we will be using the Trigger Error Event Type to capture the error from a failed action of another Trigger and send an email to the administrator.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Triggers

How to develop automated file transfer workflows: A step-by-step guide for IT teams

Once your organization embarks on a digital transformation journey, there’s no turning back. Your leaders will now be on a never-ending mission to further improve and streamline business processes. As enablers of digital transformation, IT teams are expected to turn ambitious visions into reality. Well, I’m sure you’re up to the challenge. Why else would you be here?

Topics: Managed File Transfer

What to consider when setting up DMZ's reverse proxy & firewall

There are a number of things to consider when setting up the reverse proxy and firewalls in your DMZ. These things are going to have a significant impact on the performance and security not only on your file transfers but for your entire network in general, so you really need to weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each set up before deciding how you are going to put everything together. Let's talk about it when you request a free trial.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Secure File Transfer, FTP, Reverse Proxy

Automating backups of JSCAPE MFT server

Overview In most production environment scenarios it is prudent for an administrator to keep backups of JSCAPE MFT Server configurations. This can be especially critical with large and complex configurations in the event that a JSCAPE MFT Server configuration may need to be restored. Such an event may be the failure of a hard disk that JSCAPE MFT Server is installed and running on. In the event that you may need to reinstall JSCAPE MFT Server on a new drive, having a backup of an advanced configuration could save you a substantial amount of time. Maybe you find the need at some point to roll the configuration of your JSCAPE MFT Server back to a configuration you had on a previous date.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Business Process Automation, Tutorials

Server configuration backup with JSCAPE MFT server

Demonstrates how to perform server configuration backups with JSCAPE MFT Server, a platform independent managed file transfer server that supports FTP, secure FTP (FTP over SSL), SFTP/SSH, HTTP, HTTPS and WebDAV protocols.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Videos, Tutorials

Using trading partners and their benefits

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation

How To Automate An SFTP File Transfer

Automated secure file transfer protocol (SFTP) file transfers are traditionally done through scripts, but there's a much easier way. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to automate SFTP file transfers without scripting a single line of code.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, Triggers

Groups and their role in regulatory compliance - part 1

Overview Here's something that's particularly useful if you want to provide access control to JSCAPE MFT Server directories based on need to know and according to job responsibilities. It's called Groups. JSCAPE managed file transfer server Groups are named sets of virtual directories and file system permissions that may be assigned to multiple user accounts. You can use them to comply with certain laws and regulations like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX.

Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer