What does CA TCPaccess FTP Server do?
CA TCPaccess FTP Server provided file transfer capabilities within the CA TCPaccess Communication Server environment. It enabled users and applications to transfer files to and from z/OS systems using the FTP protocol. The product was an application that addressed the need for reliable file transfer in mainframe environments.
Is this a system, application, or tool?
This was an application, tightly integrated with the CA TCPaccess Communication Server. It provided FTP server functionality for z/OS systems. It was not a standalone system, tool set, framework, or middleware; it was a specific application designed for file transfer.
What types of organizations used this?
Organizations that relied on CA TCPaccess for their communication server needs and required FTP capabilities on z/OS used this product. These were typically larger enterprises, often in industries like banking, insurance, and government, that had significant mainframe infrastructure. Companies needing secure and reliable file transfer within their z/OS environment found it useful.
When should we have considered CA TCPaccess FTP Server?
Companies should have considered CA TCPaccess FTP Server when they needed FTP functionality tightly integrated with their existing CA TCPaccess Communication Server on z/OS. It was a fit when organizations wanted to leverage their existing mainframe infrastructure for file transfer. However, with the product no longer supported, organizations should migrate to alternative solutions.
What are the alternatives to CA TCPaccess FTP Server?
Alternatives include other FTP servers for z/OS, such as IBM FTP, or managed file transfer solutions like Axway Transfer CFT or Globalscape EFT. Open-source FTP servers running on Linux on Z may also be an option. These alternatives provide similar file transfer capabilities and may offer enhanced features or security.