FTP & Filezilla

Question 1

Using the image below, interpret the FTP Log entry.

Answer 1

The Log In to the FTP server succeeded, and the file was transferred.

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE: FTP traffic only runs through VPN, not SSL.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

Using the image below, what is the most likely diagnosis of this entry in the Filezilla log?

Answer 3

For FTP based Factory Communications, the file folders defined in DCS Definitions do not exist on the PC

Question 4

Using the image below, what is wrong with these setups?

Answer 4

The security settings (under Files and Directories) have not been checked

Question 5

Using the image below, what is the most likely diagnosis of this entry in the Filezilla log?

Answer 5

The Files and Directories permissions have not been set for the User in Filezilla

Question 6

Using the image below, what is the most likely diagnosis of this entry in the Filezilla log?

Answer 6

The User ID or Password in Filezilla does not match the User ID or password in DCS Definitions

Question 7

Using the image below, what is the Shared Folders function used for in Filezilla setups?

Answer 7

It defines where files will be transferred to

Question 8

Where can a user go to download Filezilla?

Answer 8

ftp.dms.Dealertrack.com

Question 9

Using the image below, interpret the FTP Log entry.

Answer 9

The Log In to the FTP server succeeded, but the transfer failed. The problem is related to Filezilla Connections Limits, Permissions, or file paths.

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE: FTP tests from the DCS Definition only works with hardcoded IP addresses, not *CALC

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

What is the utility in the DMS that logs FTP traffic from our server, and can be useful in debugging FTP problems?

Answer 11

FTP Transfer Log in SE

Question 12

Using the image below, interpret the FTP Log entry.

Answer 12

a. The Log In to the FTP server failed. The problem is related to a SSL connection, firewall or Windows Firewall.

Question 13

The Filezilla log shows that a file transferred successfully, but the user cannot find it. How can they find out where the file should have transferred?

Answer 13

Filezilla/Users/Shared Folders/Directories

Question 14

Why should the Directory in Shared folders be set to C: for Factory Communications which use FTP?

Answer 14

Because the rest of the file path comes from the DCS Definition

Question 15

What is the correct way to prevent the Windows Firewall from blocking FTP traffic?

Answer 15

Add Filezilla Server and Filezilla Server Interface as Exceptions in the Windows Firewall

Question 16

Using the image below, what is the most likely diagnosis of this entry in the Filezilla log?

Answer 16

A Connection Limit or Connection Count have not been entered for the Filezilla user

Question 17

TRUE or FALSE: FTP enables us to transfer data files from the iTrack Server to the user’s desktop, or to a 3rd party’s server.

Answer 17

TRUE