Host Profiles

Use this page to view the list of host profiles. You can create, modify or delete the host profiles for the host system used for receiving or sending the files. You can also specify the user to whom an email is sent, to notify the status of the file transfer.

Review this information in the Host Details section:

Field Name Field Description
Host Name The name of the host system used for receiving or sending the files.
User ID The user ID to access the host system.
Operating System The operating system that is installed on the host system. Possible values:
  • UNIX
  • OS400
  • DOS
  • WINDOWS
Address The Transmission Control Protocol or Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) address of the host system.
Port Number The FTP port number used for communication.
Note:  This value is defaulted to 21. However, the value can be modified.
Time Zone The time zone to determine the date and time of the host system.

Review this information in the Contact Name section:

Field Name Field Description
Name The name of the user.
Notify Status The file transfer event for which the user is notified. You can select these options:
  • Success: Indicates whether an email is sent to the user when the file transfer is successful.
  • Failure: Indicates whether an email is sent to the user when the file transfer fails.

You can also use this page to:

  • Create a host profile using the Add option. The Computer Profile page is displayed.
  • Modify an existing host profile using the Edit option corresponding to the Host Name. The Computer Profile page is displayed.
  • Delete the host profile. Click corresponding to the Host Name. The application prompts for confirmation of the deletion process. Click OK.