Using bxp and SFTP
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1 Overview
Although bxp has a pure SaaS front end, sometimes, especially for data heavy reasons, it can be better to use something stronger than HTTP.
So for heavy lifting / automated requests, an sftp account can be created.
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. The S part adds secure. So for large files SFTP was purpose built for moving large files, HTTP wasn't.
2 SFTP uses in 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
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
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
3 How to interact with SFTP
Firstly you'll need a tool to work with SFTP. The world's most widely used tool for SFTP is FileZilla. Using_FileZilla_for_SFTP
The next bit you'll need is an account. Please contact support@bxpsoftware.com and we can get that set up for you.
4 The folder structure
Every client has their own structure which is secured just for their account.
| Folder | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| campaign | All the files in Contact History | Form_-_Contact_History |
| data | Files uploaded for import | Form_-_Data_Import |
| data - images | All n One process folder for image upload | backend process |
| data - library | CUDAMyQuery Output location | Project_-_CUDA_and_MySQL |
| data - task | File attachments for the Task Management module | Retired module |
| ecourse | For eCourse creation | Create_an_eCourse_through_SFTP |
| filestorage | Storage for the Online File Storage module | Module_-_Online_File_Storage |
| images | Where images for avatars are uploaded to | Scenario_-_bxp_for_Gamification |
| metadata | Staging for retrieval and output of processes of MetaData | MetaData_-_Retrieve |
| retired | Storage of retired forms | Form_Retire_and_Restore |
| thumbnails | Where generated thumbnail images for avatars are stored | Scenario_-_bxp_for_Gamification |
5 Conclusion
If you need an SFTP account, then please get in touch and we'll get your details.