Using secure FTP (SFTP) with XI 3.0.

Hi,
I must bring a document with SFTP protocol.
Is it possible use SFTP with XI 3.0. What must I do use SFTP with XI. Is it necessary to install some component to XI or it needs some 3hrd party components?
Thanks

Hi Cemil,
Right now, XI does not have the feature of communicating with SFTP. You can extend the functionality of the File Adapter by writing some adapter modules to enable it to communicate with SFTP.
Regards,
Hari.

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