Network Conditions - FTP Folders

Verify that an FTP site can be reached

Scenario: The process you are using WinScry to support requires that files be moved to or from an FTP site. If the FTP site is down for an extended period, your process will fail. Solution: Use an FTP Folder condition to monitor the FTP site

Once configured an FTP Folder condition will query the FTP folder every 3 minutes. If the operation fails the condition will be Activated. If it continues to fail long enough to pass the trigger threshold the condition will be Triggered.

How to Create an FTP Folder Alert Condition.

1.In the Network Alert Condition Window under This Alert Condition will monitor... check the An FTP Folder button.

2.in the FTP Folder field enter the full FTP URL of the FTP folder (include trailing /) you wish to monitor.

3.Enter the FTP Login ID and Password in the credentials fields (both are required) HINT: Click the Test / Verify button () to verify what you entered and do an immediate discovery action.

4.Set the Trigger Threshold time out.

5.Enable the condition by checking the Enable This Alert Condition box.

6.Click the OK button to save your changes.