WS_FTP Pro 2007 (Configured for NIH) is Available

NIH users are now able to download the latest client version of WS_FTP Pro 2007 from CIT’s Data Center Web site, http://titan.nih.gov. CIT has purchased licenses from the vendor, Ipswitch, so that Titan users will be able to obtain this client, free of charge, for conducting official government business. Although this version offers a few new features, the main reason for upgrading is that the vendor is dropping support for the previous version.

What is WS_FTP?

WS_FTP Pro 2007 provides a file transfer protocol (FTP) client for Internet-connected computers using the Windows XP platform. This will enable fast transfer of files or collections of files. The user interface has been updated to resemble the Windows XP environment, which should be familiar to most users. The new tabbed interface allows access to multiple FTP servers. In addition, users can now be notified by email when a file transfer occurs.

How to get the new software

WS_FTP Pro 2007 is available to registered Titan users. You will have to enter a Titan system user ID and RACF password before you can download the software. The download is a self-extracting file that creates two files: the installation file and the patch file (updating the program to the latest version).

To download WS_FTP Pro 2007, go to http://titan.nih.gov and click the link, NIH Connectivity Tools under the title, Connectivity. Once in, you will find installation and configuration instructions. For security reasons, we recommend that you do not allow WS_FTP Pro 2007 to store your password (i.e. when creating a site profile, do not check the box that says “Save Password”).

Important Caveat to Downloading a Text File

Our testing has revealed a bug in this version, which prevents text files downloaded from Titan using the ‘cut and paste’ or ‘drag and drop’ method of transfer from being translated from EBCDIC to ASCII. The issue has been reported to the vendor but in the meantime, to properly download a text file, you should do the following:

•	Select the ASCII transfer mode
•	Click on the file to be downloaded
•	Click on the download arrow.

More information and assistance

For information on using WS_FTP, check the updated Network Access to Titan publication, available at the CIT Publication Service. If you need help, contact the NIH Help Desk at 301-496-4357, 866-319-4357 (toll free), 301-496-8294 (TTY), or submit a Service Request on the Web.