File to File Scenario - NFS

[Former Member]

Hi,

We are busy with a very simple file-to-file scenario using NFS transport protocol.

The source directory that I enter was as follows i.e. //xx.xxx.xx.xx/directoryname, but I keep on getting a configuration error on the adapter engine with the following message: 'Configured source directory '//xx.xxx.xx.xx/directoryname' does not exist'.

What are the rules for connecting to a different server using file systems (this is not on our PI server)?

I hope someone can assist with this.

Regards,

De Wet

[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi,

>> What are the rules for connecting to a different server using file systems (this is not on our PI server)?

you would required FTP server to connect with PI. for testing purpose you can dowload Guild FTP server.

If using NFS place the file to PI Application server by using /nSXDA_tools and /nAL11

>> 'Configured source directory '//xx.xxx.xx.xx/directoryname' does not exist'.

Cross check your source directory name, file name in the sender commuincation channel.

Difference b/w NFS and FTP

NFS is used when the file folder is available on the XI Server.

NFS is used when we required to poll the files from local machines.

NFS: should be faster then FTP.

FTP: when it is at remote side.

FTP: when we required to poll the data from the FTP server which are in the remote side or outside of the firewall.

FTP: If you need logins/authorizations etc,go for FTP

Regards,

Abid

[Former Member]

Thanks guys.

We are using FTP and it's all working.

Regards,

De Wet

[Former Member]

De Wet,

What are the rules for connecting to a different server using file systems (this is not on our PI server)?

You can access a different server through NFS till the time mounting is done. Please verify that.

Regards,

Neetesh

[Former Member]

Hi Dewet,

As you are saying that you are trying to configure the transport protocol as NFS, try to provide the complete path.

If the path is like C:\Documents and Settings\User\Desktop\Directoryname then update is as

C:/Documents and Settings/user/Desktop/Softwares/Directoryname

Edited by: Hareenkumar on Jul 22, 2010 2:56 PM

[arkesh_sharma]

Hi,

While using NFS, Pls provide the complete path of the Source Directory (for e.g. D:\ABC\PQR). Make sure the directory lies on your PI Server and it exists on the PI Server.

If the directory is on some other server then use FTP and give the path name (for e.g. /ABC/PQR). Use single forward slash in place of double forward slash.

Pls let me know if this information was helpful to you.

Thanks,

Arkesh

[rajasekhar_reddy14]

Hi,

if your file server not in PI,then you have to use FTP , NFS will not support.NFS use when you pulling data from PI Application server,in your case it is different.

Try to ping your FTP server using telenet,if it is succesfull then check the the directory you have mentioned exists or not.

Regards,

Raj