Using Zowe Explorer for IBM z/OS FTP

Using

caution

When transferring files, data sets, or data set members, use only ASCII characters. If a file contains non-ASCII characters (such as glyphs or mathematical symbols), a translation error can happen when the file is downloaded from, or uploaded to, the mainframe. This error can result in data loss.

To use Zowe® Explorer for IBM® z/OS® FTP:

1. Select the Zowe Explorer icon on the Activity Bar in Visual Studio 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 Quick Pick menu.

   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 Quick Pick:

   • 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 the UNIX SYSTEM SERVICES (USS) tree and click the + icon.

3. In the Quick Pick menu, select the Create a New Connection to z/OS option.

4. Enter a profile name and press the Enter key.

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.