Pushing into bxp: If you're creating large amounts of material in an eCourse and they're videos, then the videos make most sense to upload via SFTP. [[Create_an_eCourse_through_SFTP]]
Pushing from bxp: If you want to automate retrieval of reports that were generated on a scheduled basis, this too is a good idea to do via SFTP. [[Data_Profiling_-_Customised_-_Management#Output_Options]]
Pushing into and from bxp: If there are processes for collating data, such as data you want to auto import / export, then SFTP is ideal. MetaData can work through SFTP [[MetaData_-_Retrieve]]
= Pushing into bxp = == How to interact with SFTP ==
== The folder structure ==
| campaign || All the files in Contact History || [[Form_-_Contact_History]]
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| custom custom_via_sftp || Allows for mass management of the files in the web custom folder || [[The_Custom_folder_through_sFTP_management]]
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| data || Files uploaded for import || [[Form_-_Data_Import]]
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|}
= Pushing from bxp =
Where data is being pushed from bxp into an external sFTP account there are some setup steps required.
Accounts are managed from ''Main Menu > System Access Management > System Management > FTP Settings - Add | Edit | Test''
These settings allow you to tell bxp where to go to find your sFTP account.
These functions are only for pushing from bxp.
They are not for pushing INTO bxp.
For "pushing into bxp via sFTP" please get in touch at support@bxpsoftware.com or +353 1 429 4000
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Once you have saved your sFTP details you can test the connection using the test functionality available to ensure connectivity is possible. For whitelisting rules for your sFTP server bxp will always present from the following IP addresses
* 82.195.138.167
* 82.195.138.174
= Conclusion =