Chapter 3: Basic Operations

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To configure an FTP action:

1.After launching the web GUI, click Configuration - FTP. The FTP window displays a list of existing FTP actions configured in the system.

Figure 3.19: FTP Window

2.Click the row containing the FTP action you wish to edit. -or-

Click the Create New button to add a new FTP action. A new row is added to the FTP table.

The FTP information displays in the dialog box.

3.Click Enabled to enable the FTP action.

NOTE: An enabled FTP action is available for use in the following operations: Combination actions, Thresholds, Rules and Timed Rules.

4.Type a new name for the FTP action in the Unique name field. The name cannot contain any spaces, and the only special character allowed is the underscore (_).

5.Select a file from the File to Send drop-down menu. The file you select will be sent to the server by the FTP action. After the file is sent, the FTP action deletes the file.

NOTE: Unsuccessful FTP actions do not delete fi les.