Should FTP port be opened for client_to_as function

Question

I need to transfer a file from the client machine to the Solaris Server where the 10g forms are running. I was planning on using the webutil_file_transfer.client_to_as function. I know we have to set some properties in the webutil.cfg file. Other than that, should the FTP port be open on the server for the file to be transferred from the client machine. Basically, wanted to know if FTP protocols are used to transfer the file so that certain securities can be set on the server.
Also does anyone know how to delete the file on the solaris server programmatically through Oracle Forms? After the file is transferred from the client to the server and processed, I need to delete the file. I am assuming you can use the HOST command, but not sure of the exact syntax and what permissions are required to delete the file from the client machine.

Answer 1

I have never used the "Client_To_AS" method, however, according to the documentation all you need to configure is the webutil.cfg and insure the transfer.appsrv.enabled parameter is set to TRUE and if the transfer.appsrv.accessControl parameter is set to TRUE then you also need to ensure the target directory on the App Server is listed in the transfer.appsrv.write list. There is no mention that FTP must be enabled on the App Server.
The documentation also states that you should call the WebUtil_File_Transfer.IsASWritable function with the target file name to ensure you are able to write to the file location on the server.
As to how to delete a file, you can use the "rm <filename>" command in Solaris to remove the file. Also, here is the link to the documentation I used to reply to your post.
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/forms/htdocs/webutil/web_util.pdf
Hope this helps.
Craig...