CFT / MQS

Question

Hi,  I'm still having issues with mainframe. Could someone explain to me what the CFT and MQ Series exchange protocols consist of...?  Thank you all,  Sylvie

jwittek · Accepted Answer

Here is an interesting topic. I will try to answer your question in a relatively complete way.
If you want further explanations, email me:

CFT (Cross File Transfer) is a software package primarily used in the insurance and banking sectors. Published by Credintrans, acquired by SOPRA and then AXWAY, it allows for the exchange of files - or messages - in a multi-platform architecture (AS400, MVS, UNIX, Linux, Microsoft).
The principle is simple: 2 clients/servers communicate to exchange files. Under NT/200X/XP, there are even very useful lightweight clients that allow a user to initiate a transfer.
If it's a simple Windows/Windows transfer, well-suited CFT maps and user rights will suffice to retrieve or deposit a file from one machine to another. Under UNIX, the context is of course local (except for NFS mounting).

CFT requests can be scheduled in a UNIX crontab or in a proprietary scheduler like $Univers, Control M, autosys, or even a simple winat!

SSL can be implemented in CFT. OpenSSL certificates work very well, but if you want to set up a Windows 2003 certificate server, I've noted that the issued certificates do not work on CFT V2.23 and V2.30 unpatched.

On the monitoring side, CFT comes with a tool that graphically summarizes the status of transfers. CFT is also interfaceable with the XFBScope tool. Information is sent over IP for storage under Oracle client.

The main protocols are PESIT, PESIT E, ODETTE, and even ETEBAC V - if you have the card. Level 3, IP can be used, as well as X25.
These standards make CFT compatible with other products, like InterPel.

MQSeries is a middleware that also allows, in its own way, to send files or messages to a clearly identified recipient. It is indeed a method of communication between two servers. MQSeries is multi-platform and even exists under Linux! (Like CFT)

A communication channel must be implemented. Here we talk about channels.
Between two partners, two channels are defined to ensure the push or pull of messages.
These messages are deposited and received in FIFO queues. Messages leave as soon as the channel is open. Where we spoke of scheduling for CFT, we are talking here about triggering.

The messages thus received can be exploited in their content or in the action generated by the event.

Ultimately, it is important to note that MQSeries benefits from an advanced logs exploitation. In the event of a technical incident, a Dead Letter queue is used to store serious events. MQSeries is also capable of correcting certain anomalies and resuming its conversational work.

I have found many utilities mainly in Java that allow for the graphical and thus user-friendly administration of the server(s), but nothing to make IBM programmers blush who also offer a worthy explorer. (and I do not work for IBM ;-)

To summarize, I think we clearly understand the difference in usage between CFT and MQSeries. CFT is somewhat to the user what MQSeries is to the application (that doesn't mean much but I find this phrase quite artistic so I’ll leave it).

Good luck!
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system admin · Answer

CFT is a secure file transfer software.
It's a bit complicated.
Check the CFTUTIL CFTPARAM commands if I remember correctly, but it's old for me.
I don't know anything about the other one.
I haven't really answered the question, but the others haven't done any better.
Maybe after this message they will wake up.
Good luck.

SYLVIE JOLIE · Answer

Thank you system admin, that's already a start ;o)  Sylvie.

sebsauvage · Answer

MQ Series is a network messaging system with error recovery
(if the server crashes or the client crashes, all untransmitted messages are retransmitted).

This allows (in theory) for a great reliability in message transfer.

It's made by IBM, and there is an API to program it.

SYLVIE · Answer

Alright, thanks.   Hugs to both of you.   I'll be back soon with more questions!!!

Tittom · Answer

Hello,

I’m bringing this message back from the dead, as I would like more information on CFT.

Besides the fact that it allows file transfers, are there any additional features? Automated processing triggers? Automatic "dispatching" of transferred files into configured directories?

I searched for documentation online but couldn't find any :(

Thank you...

lashemale · Answer

I add a question: in the context of a Java application hosted on an application server, does transferring (only) files with CFT require having the CFT product installed on the workstation or just the product's API (jar)?
Thank you.

blux · Answer

Hello,

CFT is a data transfer monitor between machines.

It doesn't handle the transfer itself but it knows how to control the packets sent and execute commands upon reception... (response to tittom: yes to all his questions :-))

For your case, I think the software needs to be installed because it establishes a specific protocol when initializing communication.

Every time I've had to transfer data, the product was installed on both ends...

See you, Blux

 "Stupid people dare to do anything. That's how we recognize them."

sebsauvage · Answer

According to what I've seen, MQSeries does indeed have mechanisms to launch applications when certain types of messages arrive.

downloader · Answer

Hi everyone, I have a problem with CFT, I need to work with it and I don't know anything about CFT. Please, if you have anything, don't hesitate to give me ideas about this tool:

Where can I find it online to try it out?

Thanks in advance AAAAAAAAAAAA++++ "ashraf"

Frederic · Answer

Could you recommend a Java utility for administering MQ servers? Thank you.

Iulians · Answer

Hello!  I have a new question. I saw that CFT exists for Win2k & NT. Can you provide me with something for installation on a Windows machine?  Best regards, Iulians

jpfaye1 · Answer

Hello,

I need to retrieve files via CFT that are on a server.

CFT is installed on this server.

Previously, I was receiving from a mainframe (CFT MVS).

I would like to do these receptions from my PC.

What do I need to install on my PC? Is it paid?

Thank you for your responses

JP

blux · Answer

Hi,  You need to install CFT on your workstation... and it’s paid!  -- Cheers, Blux  "You can recognize idiots by the fact that they dare anything."

c@sh · Answer

MQ: If your server crashes, messages are retransmitted only if they are in PERSISTENT mode; otherwise, you can say goodbye to your messages!!
CFT: The editor is SOPRA. Maybe you can find a Keygen somewhere.... I don't know!

kermadj menouer · Answer

Hello everyone.

For a file transfer need between clients/server on a Windows/Windows platform (first case) and a Windows/Unix platform (second case).

I am asking you to guide me on an effective software that ensures the transfer with all security (in the case of files containing FINANCIAL messages), I was told about CFT.

Thank you for any information or guidance.

Mr. Kermadj

lezioul · Answer

Is there a Java interface to communicate with a CFT server? Like JMS or something similar?

Jacques · Answer

Hello Julien

Impressed by your knowledge in the MQSeries field, I would like to ask you for a little advice!
I need to connect to an MQS server at a client’s site!
Of course, we are not on the same network!
From a Windows Server 2003, what do I need to install to access their server?
We need to exchange files (gateway)!
Thank you for your help

Jacques

Alex · Answer

Hello, I receive an XML file via MQJExplorer (MQSeries), the problem is that the received file is different from the one sent (the arriving file is the same as the departing file but with an additional header, which I don't know what it means). Is this normal? What needs to be done (configured or modified) to ensure that the sent file is the same as the received file?  Thank you in advance.

bibounou77 · Answer

Hello,   does anyone know how to monitor CFT transfers via a script on Windows? I would like to automate the control to have the result in a file.   The CFT server is installed on a Windows platform.    Thank you for your help.

tomy · Answer

Hello everyone.  I would like to return to the question asked earlier by lezioul because I have the same concern.  Is there a Java interface to communicate with a CFT server? Like JMS or something else?  Thanks in advance.

EhpotSirk · Answer

Hello,  It's surprising to see this kind of message. CFT ahhh what memories for me. I worked at Credintrans, I knew the development team and even the designer of this software. I used the beast for years. I still have some documents it seems and even some PDFs. (manage, error code, etc...).  As for the interfaces, I believe they exist. I should be able to find that.  I'm on vacation, I'll be back in a week (everything is at work).   Patience...  See you later  EhpotsirK

Vincent · Answer

Hello,  I am being asked to send and receive messages from MqSeries. However, I don't know this product. Can you help me with the installation of a test station and also provide information on queue management (sending and receiving).  Thank you in advance  I am a developer in Delphi, HTML, ASP, VB Vincent.

Anthony · Answer

Hello,  I am under CFT and I am desperately trying to do a file reception test or even a simple echo via the application allowing to test X25 and I get an error message:  *** Disconnection indication: (8) Link problem: 0001  X25: Frame level not established *** DISCONNECTED 0/0 bytes Sent/Received in: 9''95  What does this correspond to? I have indicated the phone, the X25 number, the line, the card, outgoing call the only thing I haven't specified is the "LAN server" Are the phone or X25 numbers incorrect?  Best regards  Anthony

Anthony · Answer

Hello  I have a problem with CFT I currently have a supplier who is asking me to fetch the file via CFT in etebac3 (etb), but how can we carry out this operation?  I really don't understand anything about CFT I admit that I'm getting confused and I'm totally lost  CFT was configured before my arrival, I've managed a few modifications but this is a parameter change that I can't resolve  Can you help me?

Anthony · Answer

Thank you for your response I have found the solutions to my problem in the end, the person had given me the transpac + SAP number but didn't warn me that there was a SAP number SAP number in hexadecimal, so with a # in front then the positions of the records were wrong after a lot of hassle, I managed to configure everything so that it works in Etebac3 (Etebac 3 + X25) Right now, I am working on documentation to avoid wasting so much time  I have one more question what does the error NOK0333 mean? I couldn't find it in my manual  Thanks a lot  Anthony

Yannick · Answer

Hello everyone, and especially to the specialist Julien,  You may find me outdated; I’m still using CFT/PC under DOS, and I’ve been struggling for a while. Let me explain: I’m trying to send a file via Etebac 3 while of course complying with AFNOR standards, and I’m getting a CFTM53E message saying there’s an error during the transfer and I can’t find any anomalies in the content of the file. Thank you to anyone who can lend a hand.

Jean-Séb · Answer

Hi, I'm looking for documentation on INTERPEL to make CFT transfers. Could you point me to where I can find this documentation or anything that can help me configure Interpel on Linux!!!! THANK YOU!!!

Steph · Answer

Hello,   I am retrieving files from different apps on Windows.   I would like to know how we can automate a CFTSend.   Thank you   Stephan

Nicolas V · Answer

Hello,  This topic is very interesting, especially given the lack of information about this software on the internet.  I am looking for a way to be notified when the CTF exchanges fail.  I saw that there is a trace file in the CREDINTRANS documentation, but they say that this file is unusable for the CFT user...  I thought about processing the log file via a VBS and I actually had a question about this: What is the purpose of the alternate log file (CTFALOG)?  I noticed that it is always empty unlike the CTFLOG file which unloads into another file when the CTF monitor stops.  To keep it simple, I'm trying to create a script that will launch the send command, wait for completion, and retrieve all the output information (the information that appears on the monitor). Thus, when it detects an error, it will send me an email to inform me that the send or receive has failed.  Thank you in advance.

Usl · Answer

Hello everyone, are there any tools other than A&P or Sentinel to graphically monitor CFT flows and verify that the transmitted flows have arrived correctly? Thank you

usl · Answer

Names keep changing all the time at Axway... A&P = cftmon? XFBScope = Synchrony sentinel?

frenchsting · Answer

Hello everyone. I'm trying to migrate from CFTPC version 1.4 (or 1.7) published by Credintrans under MS-DOS (don't laugh) to the XFB monitor 2.4.1 zindozs version from Axway (which actually took over CFTPC). My main problem, besides the complex nature of XFBM, and the fact that we can't automatically retrieve the correspondents and the file IDF (unless we create a program or enter them manually...), is that I don't know the SAP number for CFTPC. I've looked in the documentation but haven't found anything yet. If anyone has any information, thanks in advance.   Regarding the transfer problem mentioned earlier, you need to write a text file with a .bat extension (in Windows) and enter commands like: rem send CFTUTIL SEND,,correspondent,idf file,RECU &FNAME &LNAME &LPART,,,0,20,20 rem receive CFTUTIL RECV,,correspondent,idf file,RECU &FNAME &LNAME &LPART,,,0,20,20  Note: depending on the version of the CFT program, you may need to load a utility beforehand (you would then put the path and name of this utility at the beginning of the bat file).

Philippe · Answer

Hello,  I have been using CFT since its version on Windows 3.11. I am not familiar with its version under DOS. However, I have noticed that the structures and utilities have remained relatively consistent over time. If you no longer have the original files that allowed you to generate the partner files, and all the associated information, may I suggest using, if it exists under DOS, CFTINT and extracting (that is to say, reconstructing the source file) all the parameters that allowed to build the "engine" of CFT back then. You will find EVERYTHING there, including, of course, what you are looking for. It is a text file from which you will have at least the basis to "reconstruct" a kernel with cftinit.  Best regards,  Philippe

frenchsting · Answer

Thank you for the response. I found how to retrieve my correspondents on one hand and the idf on the other hand. The CFTList command used as follows: cftlist part > mesparts.txt cftlist file > mesidf.txt  the command lists the partners (and respectively the idf) and thanks to the redirection > writes it to a text file. From there, I can, via a program I'm working on under Windev, generate a text file in the axway/xfb monitor format.  The cftinit command does not exist in the DOS version.  Otherwise, I still haven't found the notion of SAP (Service Access Point) in the version we are using.  Thank you again for the message.

tsssspasbien · Answer

For everyone:  https://login.axway.com/auth/realms/Broker/protocol/saml?SAMLRequest=fZFBb4JAEIXv%2Fgqyd1hAgbJBjNZDTWxq1PbQS7Mso24Ku3RnsfbfF7SmnjzOZN6b781kk1NdOUcwKLUak8DzySQfZNPWHtQavlpA63QTCsekNYppjhKZ4jUgs4Jtps9LFno%2Ba4y2WuiKOIv5mHwkQkRBkBZlwneijOOHIk1CvosF%2BEmZhGlUjECkw7TkxHm77u58OjliCwuFlivbtfzQd%2F3Q9aNtEDM%2FYqPhO3HmHZRU3J5VB2sbZJRWei%2BVx0%2Ff%2FMcTuqa8S0AN8KpGOjP6Ewy9QlLkdUe6%2BitnUpVS7e8HLC5DyJ6225W7etlsiTNFBNNTPGqFbQ1mA%2BYoBbyul%2F9c2DaNNvaGDBQledYzsHNaczkw6zv3Ifh1IcmxOYABV1QSlHV7aUZvLPOM3r4wH%2FwC&SigAlg=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2001%2F04%2Fxmldsig-more%23rsa-sha256&Signature=VE7wRU3wp0VixDtqYHIj9cnynzyunVEqjnVg47s65WxAMVaVl9ZijP1JMc%2F6wHMB%2FBNNAubVZonMstOhjwQEUwAYUmSnxJrENbPTmgcF40cG83j18NEHJ0sB1tChc4WPhT376H9PoqSh8DnEnXfhS9MQLkb2kGq6BiChCueYBC6nXAd0Pv9ti2nnx5e0tFjcZRnzH0E%2Fa%2Ba7ujas5xEuWzPwAAahoT%2FazMY3pKb%2F%2FDvJIQXXVo7ehPFteKCVTomcxONbgh4wzOmE3YWswiruAGGTto1WPkRUGLTybPJrti4fN6UnlApyM07x5XCTyvgfcbu9HG2RO%2BTTqhRyNzCDEg%3D%3D&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.axway.com%2Fen%2F  You need a support access code to create an account on the site, then you will have access to all the information you are wasting your time asking here... I'm not blaming you (yet), but if you are using CFT without a valid license, I will gladly stone you...

frenchsting · Answer

I have the license to use it. But: - I find the support site poorly designed - I find the software very cumbersome. I even reported a bug in the application. But if there's stoning, call me: I love it when it bleeds...

Yaggoth · Answer

Like frenchsting, I honestly get lost on the site when I’m searching for something.  I had asked the question earlier regarding error management.  I entered the values EXECSE and EXECRE, I trigger an error by searching for a file that does not exist at a partner (error 610).  Yet no event is triggered, both EXECRE and EXECRF events.  I’m posting the part of the config file below:  execse = EXEC\Failure\P1.BAT,  execsf = EXEC\Success\P1.BAT,  execre = EXEC\Failure\P1.BAT,  execrf = EXEC\Success\P1.BAT  The BAT files exist and work perfectly when I run them manually.  Second question, is it possible to pass parameters like P1.BAT &idf &part ... and interpret these parameters in the BATCH later (I think it is, but it’s not explicitly stated in the documentation)?  I anticipate the questions that will be asked: yes, I looked on the site and got lost, by the way, I saw a note indicating that some versions of CFT2.3 will no longer be supported by support, so I will probably need to update. :(  In the meantime, I’ll go back to looking on the site to see if I can find more information about my problem.

CFT_Junior · Answer

Hi Julien and forum members,  would you be able to explain to me how to implement SSL under CFT ver. 2.4.1, and should I modify my license with Axway for that?

Rex · Answer

Hello, thank you for this information. I use several CFTs on multiple partitions. Have you already implemented  regular monitoring of the transfer status? How did you do it? What tools do you use?  Rex

Yaggoth · Answer

Due to time constraints, I implemented a basic monitoring solution, a script that checks the received files and verifies that I have indeed received the correct files; it sends me the report via email.  I saw that there is an API to interact directly with the monitor, but I haven't had the time to explore the possibilities yet.

flo · Answer

Hello,  I get a "catalogue full" message when I try to send files with CFT. After displaying this message, the software shuts down. I suppose this is a purge issue.  What should I do?  Thank you in advance for your help.

flo · Answer

Hello,  I get a "catalog full" message when I try to send files with CFT. After displaying this message, the software closes. I assume it's a purge issue.  What should I do?  Thank you in advance for your help.

asten · Answer

Hello; I am a surveyor in road and underground works, I want to know how the Covadis software works; please help me.

Enky · Answer

Hello,  I am working on a migration from CFT 2.3.1 to 2.5.1. Are there any specific steps required to carry out this task? I am completely new to CFT and I'm on Windows 2000.  Thank you

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