Building a file export module 2

[jwdcfdeveloper]

I need to build a module that can export files (cfml, html, images, js, java, etc.)between servers/environments (i.e. from development to QA, and from QA to Production). I am using an Apache server with WebDAV and CVS. I know WebDAV has some export capabilities, but not enough for what we need. Anyone know of a good article, or have a good idea of the code needed to accomplish this? I'm open to solutions that do not involve java/jsp code too.

 

[sedj]

What's wrong with tar or zip, and then ftp, scp, or cp ?

Maybe I misread you question - is all you want to do is copy files from one server to another ?

 

[jwdcfdeveloper]

I need something with a GUI Interface. I want to be able to move files in a "user-friendly" way so that almost anybody can move files without having to know a bunch of unix or java. Here's what I had in mind (two scenarios):

1. Developer A has a bug fix that she needs to move from dev to QA. A makes updates, checks in the files, and is now ready to move the fixes to QA.

2. New code release is due, admin person is ready to move release files from Dev to QA and QA to Production.


I need an application where it is a matter of selecting files/directories to be moved and moving them to the appropriate server using a GUI. I hope that clarifies things.

 

[sedj]

Why not use a tool like :

WinSCP (free) -

http://winscp.sourceforge.net/eng/

FTP Explorer (also free I think) -

http://www.ftpx.com/

Of course you could write your own in Java, but why bother when there is a tried and trusted option out there ?!

 

[jwdcfdeveloper]

Thanks for the links. The WinSCP app looks like it might fit my needs.

 

[byam]

How about Ant. you can write Ant script to do pretty much anything, from checkout file from CVS, complie file, execute system commands, run Junit test, make deployment war file, and FTP file. For details, go to apache.org and look for Ant.