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How to retrieve multiple file with different mask in FTP

    FTP doesn't permit to indicate multiple file masks to retrieve at the same time.

    But it is possible in Stambia, with the use of an XSL variable and repetition queries.

     

    The XSL Variable

    First, we need an XSL variable, which contains all the file's masks.

    processWithFilter

    Example of code for the variable :

    %xsl{
    <value name="*.txt"/>
    <value name="*.proc"/>
    }%

     

    Repetition query

    Next, we have to make the FTP action use a repetition query, to make it executes for each of the masks.

    The repetition query is configurable in the Generation tab of the properties of the action.

    filter

    FTP_REMOTE_FILENAME parameter

    Finally, we have to configure the FTP_REMOTE_FILENAME parameter to use the filter on each repetition.

    We do this by setting it to the xpath expression: %x{$filter/@name}x%

    Note: filter refers here to the Variable Name specified in the Repetition Query.

    remoteParameter

     

     

     

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    Using a Certificate for a FTPS connection

      Some FTPS servers require a Certificate for connecting. This article provides information on how to implement this.

      The idea is to:
      - install the Certificate in the Runtime's Java Store - Java needs to know the certificate.
      - configure the FTP action for using this certificate.

      Installing the Certificate

      This example concerns a ".cer" certificate file, containing data enclosed between -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- and -----END CERTIFICATE-----.

      We are going to install this certificate file, using the java "keytool" binary tool. Click on this link for more information on keytool.

      This has to be done on the Java JVM which is used by the Runtime. Once the certificate is installed, make sure to restart the Runtime.

      Example (Windows command line):

      > keytool.exe -import -alias alias01 -file D:\data\fichier.cer -keystore d:\data\myKeyStore.jks
      Enter new keyfile password :
      Re-enter new password :
      Owner : C=FR
      Issuer : C=FR
      Serial Number : 0
      Valid from: Thu Sep 25 18:01:13 PDT 1997 until: Wed Dec 24 17:01:13 PDT 1997
      Certificate Fingerprints:
               MD5:  C0:5B:B9:6F:63:1B:5E:70:4C:E3:A1:C6:0F:2B:58:68
               SHA1 : F8:44:F1:BC:9B:19:8A:FA:8A:58:D4:7C:AC:D3:16:B8:92:79:66:78
               SHA256 : F2:9D:89:02:55:4C:F5:77:E5:13:C7:5F:06:CF:0B:2C:F1:C6:04:4B:D5:1F:E4:E6:FD:9B:98:A1:F0:A3:F4:C7
      Trust this certificate? [no] :  yes
      Certificate added to keystore
       

      This will create the d:\data\myKeyStore.jks file, which contains the certificate. You will be able to add more certificates to this .jks file, using keytool again.

      Configuring the FTP action

      We need to tell the FTP action that it should use the KEY_STORE we just created.

      This is done by adding the following properties to the FTP Action:

      • KEY_STORE: d:\data\myKeyStore.jks
      • KEY_STORE_TYPE: JKS
      • KEY_STORE_PASSWORD: <encrypted password>

      Note: the password can be encrypted using the Runtime's encrypt <password> command.

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