Changes to the sftp command that might require a migration action
Table 1 lists the changes to the sftp command that might require a migration action and the accompanying actions.
| What changed | Migration action needed? |
|---|---|
The -P option Previously, this option was used to specify the sftp_server_path. Now, this option is used to specify the port to connect to on the remote host. |
Yes, if you specify the sftp_server_path. If you specify -P sftp_server_path, the following message is returned: FOTS1401 filename line number: Bad line number Action: Use the -D option to specify the sftp_server_path. |
ln and symlink subcommands Previously, the ln and symlink subcommands created a symbolic link from oldpath to newpath on the remote host. Now, if the -s flag is specified, the created link is a symbolic link. Otherwise it is a hard link. |
Yes, if you create a symbolic link. Action: Run the sftp ln subcommand with the -s flag to create a symbolic link or create a hard link without the flag. |