Some commands can also be specified by the system operator via the console interface. These commands are introduced with the command /INFORM-PROGRAM. Commands issued with /INFORM-PROGRAM are used to
control server traces,
exit the various server tasks,
control FTP accounting,
save the logging files.
The following server commands are possible via the console interface:
Operation | Brief description |
debug | Enable / disable trace to user level |
trace | Enable / disable trace to TCP/IP interface |
shutdown | Shut down service |
acctActive | Enable / disable FTP accounting |
acctFile | Change to new accounting file for FTP accounting |
rdProt | Save the FTP server’s logging file |
The commands for starting up and shutting down the FTP server (see "Starting up and shutting down the FTP server") can also be entered via the console.