FTP Automation

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) in Robility is a feature that enables automation for facilitating the automated exchange of files between systems, enabling scheduled transfers, batch processing, and remote file management by allowing seamless incorporation of file transfers into automated workflows. This integration enhances data handling efficiency, error management, and scheduling capabilities, ensuring reliable and timely file transfers in various automation scenarios.

Pre-requisites

The user must configure the FTP and SFTP server details (such as hostname, port, username, and password) within the workflow. This configuration is set in the properties panel of the FTP activities.

Benefits

1. Efficient Data Transfer: Automates the exchange of large volumes of data between systems without manual intervention.
2. Scheduled Operations: Enables regular, timed file transfers to ensure data consistency and timely updates.
3. Error Handling and Logging: Provides robust mechanisms for tracking and resolving transfer issues, maintaining data integrity.
4. Remote Access: Allows remote retrieval and updating of files, facilitating distributed data management.
5. Batch Processing: Supports simultaneous transfer of multiple files, streamlining large-scale data operations.

Use Cases

1. Daily Report Upload: Automatically upload daily sales reports from a local server to a cloud server, ensuring timely updates for management review.
2. Data Synchronization: Sync files between different office locations by scheduling regular FTP transfers, maintaining data consistency across the organization.
3. Backup Automation: Automate the backup of critical files to an FTP server at specified intervals to safeguard against data loss.
4. Log File Management: Download log files from remote servers for centralized processing and analysis, helping in monitoring and diagnostics.