A trading partner is defined as a remote service that you want to regularly exchange data with. Trading partner information may be used in triggers when performing scheduled or event based file transfers. The purpose of the trading partner module is to centralize remote host credentials so that they can be reused within trigger actions. Used properly, if a remote host changes their hostname or credentials you only need to update the trading partner details rather than update all trigger actions that depend on this host.
To add a trading partner select the "Trading Partners" node within JSCAPE MFT Server Manager and click on the "Add" button.
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Name - A unique name to assign to this trading partner.
Company - The name of the company that this trading partner represents.
E-mail - The primary email address for this trading partner.
Protocol - The protocol to use when connecting to this trading partner.
Host - The IP address or hostname of this trading partner.
Port - The port of this trading partner.
Username - The username to use when connecting to trading partner.
Password - The password to use when connecting to trading partner.
FTP/S Post Login Command - Optional command to send after login to trading partner. (FTP/S)
Private Key File - The private key file to use for authentication purposes. (FTPS/SFTP)
Key File Password - The password that protects private key file. (FTPS/SFTP)
Using trading partners in triggers
There are a number of file transfer related trigger actions that can use trading partner credentials in their work. These include the following actions.
Trading Partner Create Directory
Trading Partner Delete Directory
Trading Partner Delete File
Trading Partner Directory Download
Trading Partner Directory Upload
Trading Partner File Download
Trading Partner File Upload
Trading Partner Rename File
See also