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2. Copy the files
$ rcp -p -r dcbguest\@ss1100_a:/usr/dcb/dbase dbase
The system displays the
3. View the dbase directory using the dir command to verify the file copy. Because you used
the -p argument in the rcp command, the dbase directory should contain subdirectories and
files matching the dates and times of the files on the system.
Using ftp
The ftp command is a standard TCP/IP protocol for copying files between hosts. Unlike the rcp
command, it provides limited security by permitting access to unlisted hosts.
!
CAUTION:
Anyone with ftp capability can access the system if they know the guest
CAUTION:
password.
Note:
Before copying PIN information, see the section
Note:
system
The system uses tcp port 21 for ftp command requests and port 22 for ftp data requests. These
are standard port numbers and should be compatible with your software (that is, your remote
host's software should issue ftp command and data requests to the system on these ports).
To use ftp, add the system's name and IP address to the hosts file of your remote host(s).
Consult the documentation of your TCP/IP software for proper setup.
The ftp command uses the following syntax (bracketed arguments are optional):
ftp [-d] [-g] [-i] [-n] [-t] [-v] [host [port]]
Where
[-d]
[-g]
[-i]
[-n]
[-t]
[-v]
[host]
[port]
prompt to indicate that the file has been copied.
$
on page 208. Before copying voice files, see
Enables debugging.
Disables filename globbing.
Disables interactive prompting during multiple file transfers.
Disables autologin upon initial connection.
Enables packet tracking.
Enables verbose mode.
Represents the name of the "connect to" host.
The user must issue an open command to connect to a host if this
option is waived.
Represents the number of the "command" port on which the ftp request
is made. Default is port 21.
Managing System Files from a Remote Host
Copying the files to the
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