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Upload Files

Upload Files

The Upload Files element allows you to upload files an Informatica HTTPS server.
Field
Definition
Basic Tab
Label
Specify a label for this action.
Source File
Specify the path and file name of a single file to upload. A file name is required, it may not be a directory name only.
Source Files Variable
Specify the name of a variable of type File List which contains the files to upload to the remote server. For example, ${variableName}.
Destination File
Specify the destination file. This is valid only when uploading a single file.
Destination Directory
Specify the directory on the remote system to which the files should be uploaded. The directory may be an absolute path or relative to the current working directory.
When File Exists
Specify the action to take when a destination file already exists. The default value is 'rename' which changes the destination file name to a new name so the existing file remains untouched. Default Value: rename
Transfer Options Tab
File Name Prefix
Specify a string to attach to the beginning of the destination file names.
File Name Suffix
Specify a string to attach to the end of the destination file names.
Verify Checksum
Specify whether or not to enable checksum verification. Checksum verification ensures that the source file is exactly the same as the destination file after a successful transfer. Default Value: false
Checksum Algorithm
Specify the algorithm to use for checksum verification. Depending on the algorithm you choose, the appropriate request will be sent to the Informatica HTTPS Server to calculate the checksum. The same algorithm will be used for calculating the checksum of local files.
Default Value: SHA1
Output Variables Tab
Destination Files Variable
If desired, specify the name of a variable which will contain the files on the remote system that were successfully uploaded. This variable will be of type Remote File List and may be used in subsequent tasks that accept a Remote File List input variable. The variable will be created if it does not exist.
Number of Files Uploaded Variable
If desired, specify the name of a variable which will contain the number of files uploaded. The variable may be used in subsequent tasks. The variable will be created if it does not exist.
Processed Source Files Variable
If desired, specify the name of a variable which will contain the files on the local system that were succesfully uploaded. This variable will be of type File List and may be used in subsequent tasks that accept a File List input variable. The variable will be created if it does not exist.

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