The FTP Reader component is a simple example component that connects with a FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server and retrieves files from a target directory for processing. As each file is read, its contents will be pushed downstream for further processing, and the original file will be either deleted or moved to a designated folder. By default, this component polls every 60 seconds.
Running the Component
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The below steps assume an existing FTP/FTPS/SFTP server is available to connect to and the necessary user permissions and folder structure are in place. |
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Once the component has been started, it will pull files that match the provided parameters and push their contents to the component’s queue for further processing. Open the component’s logs to see the queued files. |
Adapting the Component
There are a few ways you can adapt and expand this component for more complex workflows:
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