Secure FTP Client for AIX Unix

[keithlages]

Hi, using AIX 5.2 and I need an FTP client that is capable of connecting to an SSL protected server and retrieving files from a script.

I'm looking at Kermit right now but I'm not sure it's the best solution, any ideas?

I am having no issues at the moment with two setups I've already enabled connecting with SSH and using public/private keys. Unfortunately one connection is through SSL only and I can't use SFTP to connect to it.

Thanks

 

[Mag0007]

why not use sftp?

It comes with the openssh suite.

 

[keithlages]

well maybe i'm missing something, but we are unable to connect to a particular server with the sftp client from what i believe to be the fact that it is not using ssh2.

i am under the impression that sftp requires ssh2.

the server i am trying to connect to requires an ftp client capable of connecting with ssl security methods. maybe i have it all wrong if so, can you shed some light on the subject for me?

 

[Mag0007]

SSL is usually used to secure web sessions; it can do more, but that's the original purpose.

SSH was designed to replace telnet and FTP; it can do more, but that's the original purpose.

You will use your SFTP with SSH.

 

[keithlages]

all this i already know ..

what i need is an ftp client capable of connecting to an ftp sever that is only secured with ssl.

there is no ssh on this one ftp-ssl server and as such sftp will not work.

 

[Mag0007]

Now you are confusing me

You want a secure ftp working right?

Why are you mixing ftp and SSL?

 

[hirschaj]

WHat you are looking for is called an ftps client (not sftp). Google the term "ftps client" and you will get a ton of hits.


Jim Hirschauer

http://www.aixexpert.com

 

[keithlages]

Ah hah!!

Thanks so much, ftps looks like it will do the trick. I just need to install openssl and then ftps.

Thanks again.