Um, I'm pretty sure that native z/os FTP supports both compression and checkpoint/restart. Of course, this is z/os to z/os. Other platforms vary widely on their interoperability and features. Oddly enough, many of these other platform products use Windows strategies rather than the RFC's.
Native z/os FTP under a suitable job scheduler is a pretty powerful combination for a pretty reasonable price: $0.00. File transfer tools have a strong standing in the industry simply because there was no FTP and data had to be moved. And we all know about solutions that outlive the problems they once solved. -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu] On Behalf Of Breton Imhauser Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:06 AM To: IBM-MAIN@bama.ua.edu Subject: Re: Connect Direct - Performance and efficiency Connect:Direct is one of the premier "MFT" (Managed File Transfer) tools available. There are others, as CA-XCOM has already been mentioned. Within the realm of MFT's, they are rarely interoperable. If a business or trading partner needs to exchange via C:D, then you need C:D, etc. The primary advantage of an MFT tool over "low-brow" solutions, like rudimentary FTP, is that they have checkpoint/restart capabilities, as well as compression, security and scripting options. C:D has been very strong and reliable in the banking industry for many, many years. Pricing options will change at the start of the year, since the IBM purchase of Sterling. Breton ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to lists...@bama.ua.edu with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
