Source of Flat File in a File scenario

Hey guys
i was just wondering wats the source of flat files which are used in File scenarios,i know it can come from anywhere but in a real world scenario,where do we usually get these files from(is it any server?)also if anyone of u has worked on any file scenario can u please tell me where exactly u were getting this file from.
all the scenarios i have worked with i waz just placing the files on FTP but i m pretty sure in a real world scenario,there should some central repository where all these flat files come from.
please tell me from ur real world experience where u were getting the file from.
you can e-mail me at [email protected]
thanx
ahmad

Hi,
The answer for this is , it depends . I mean it depends on the Project Requirements, Organization , Company Policy etc..
So some project may implement these file servers as a part of the SAP system itself.
But many are not .. Because as per security rules, etc, there will be separate FileServer outside the SAP Landscape , but will in the same system landscape. So XI/PI will communicate this directly via FTP connections . So this folder will act as a FileServer.
for a XI developer, generally these file location informations will be given. so you need to pick or drop the files over there
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Moorthy

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