Using the FTP Extension

Prerequisites

Ensure that you obtain remote access to z/OS FTP service before you can use the extension.

1. Connect to z/OS with the FTP client.

2. Run the following command in the FTP client:

   rstat

3. Confirm that the JESINTERFACELevel option is set to 2.

Using

To use the FTP Extension with Zowe Explorer:

1. Select the Zowe Explorer icon on the Activity Bar in VS Code.

2. Hover over the DATA SETS, UNIX SYSTEM SERVICES (USS), or JOBS bar and select the corresponding + icon to view the Zowe CLI FTP profiles in the picker dropdown list.

   If you do not have an existing FTP profile, see Creating an FTP profile with Zowe Explorer.

3. Select a profile to display it in the Side Bar.

4. Hover over the profile and click the Search icon.

5. Enter the applicable values in the picker field:

   • For data sets, select or enter the data set name.
   • For USS, select or enter the path.
   • For jobs, select or enter the job owner and job prefix.

Creating an FTP profile with Zowe Explorer

If you do not have an existing Zowe FTP profile, you can create one graphically with Zowe Explorer.

1. Select the Zowe Explorer icon on the Activity Bar in VS Code.

2. Expand UNIX SYSTEM SERVICES (USS) and click the + icon.

3. In the picker drop-down menu, select the Create a New Connection to z/OS option.

4. Enter a profile name and press Enter.

5. Select the zftp connection type from the dropdown list of available connection options.

6. Continue providing values for the remaining prompts, which are specific for FTP-type connections.