How to write a FTP script????

kabucek · 08-23-2006, 01:31 PM

How to write a script or batch file, which compress files in a direcotry, then sends the compressed file through SmartFTP program, and then another script or batch file that check the file checksum??? How to configure SmartFTP that it can use that script for automated uploads??

rednuht · 08-23-2006, 02:34 PM

I am not familure with smartFTP but ..

1. compress files in a directory

Code:

tar cvzf myarchive.tar.gz /path/to/my/folder/

creates a compressed archive of a required folder.

2. view a checksum

Code:

md5sum myarchive.tar.gz

3. upload file via FTP
create a bash shell script

Code:

#!/bin/sh
# uses ~/.netrc
echo Uploading myarchive.tar.gz, please stand by
ftp <<**
open www.myserverorip.com
cd public_html
bin
put myarchive.tar.gz
bye
**
echo Completed

note the reference to .netrc file in the users home directory?
its horribly insecure as its just a plain text file in the form

Code:

machine www.myserverorip.com
login mylogin
password mypassword

4. check if uploaded file has correct checksum.
Well I guess you would have to download it again or ssh to the machine and run md5sum against it.

As with most linux related things this could be done numerous mays this is just the way I would do it, your millage may vary.

XavierP · 08-25-2006, 08:46 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in General and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

Because this is a Windows question.