5.3 Upgrading Novell FTP to OES

5.3.1 About FTP File Services on OES

Novell FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is integrated with NetIQ eDirectory so that users can securely transfer files to and from OES or NetWare volumes.

5.3.2 Platform Differences in FTP File Services

There are no significant differences.

5.3.3 Planning

Requirements

Table 5-5 FTP Source and Target Server Requirements

Source Server

Target Server

NetWare 5.1 or later

OES with the Novell FTP service pattern installed but not configured.

Limitations

If a configuration exists on the target server, it is overwritten regardless of the migration type.

5.3.4 Transferring FTP Services to OES

You can use either of the two migration types offered by the Migration Tool to transfer FTP file services from NetWare to OES:

  • Migrate: Both migration on the same tree and migration to a different tree are supported. For more information, see Migrating Selected Data or Services.

  • Transfer ID: If you are transferring an entire NetWare server, including the FTP service and associated data, to an OES server, then you should transfer the entire server configuration. Transfer ID migrations must occur within in the same tree. For more information, see Transferring an Entire NetWare Server.

To transfer Novell FTP from NetWare to OES, follow the instructions in Migrating FTP to OES 2023 in the OES 2023: Migration Tool Administration Guide.

5.3.5 Post-Upgrade Checks

Verify a successful upgrade by making sure that the FTP service works as expected. For more information, see Post-Migration Procedure in the OES 2023: Migration Tool Administration Guide. For help with LUM-enabling FTP users, see TID 3503915.