Understanding file exchange
We list systems, partners, data types, schedules and current problems. We agree how the business recognises successful completion.
File exchange
We organise recurring file exchange with business partners and between systems. We deploy an MFT platform and configure access, schedules and notifications. We test successful transfers as well as error handling.
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An accounting report, payroll file or order may fail to arrive even when a script has run. We help establish what is sent, who receives it and who responds to an error. Managed File Transfer brings that exchange under management: from access rights and schedules to checking the outcome and handling problems.
The project may need access, network or monitoring changes. Additional work is included in the agreed scope before transfers go live.
TÜV NORD Polska has certified Virtline’s information security management system to PN-EN ISO/IEC 27001:2023-08. The published certificate states its scope and validity.
View Virtline’s certificateWe migrate an agreed pilot process first. Other transfers go live after their recipients have taken part in testing.
We list systems, partners, data types, schedules and current problems. We agree how the business recognises successful completion.
We select the platform, connection model and access rules. We prepare accounts, certificates, schedules and error handling.
We test a selected transfer with its recipient, including failure scenarios. Further processes move at agreed times with a documented rollback approach.
We provide results, instructions and outstanding tasks. We agree monitoring, updates, partner support and conditions for retiring old channels.
Practical scope
The result includes configured transfers, completed tests and clear responsibilities for ongoing operation.
Sources, recipients, deadlines and people responsible for file exchange. For each old process, we record what was migrated, what remains and what can be retired with the business’s agreement.
Agreed partner accounts, permissions, keys and certificates. Encryption and connection arrangements are selected for the platform and the other party’s requirements.
We check file delivery, connection failure and agreed retry behaviour. We confirm alert recipients and rules intended to prevent uncontrolled duplicates when a transfer is repeated.
Configuration, access reviews, updates and record-retention arrangements. We agree error response, key changes and the addition of new partners.
If you are considering GoAnywhere, MOVEit, Cleo, Axway or IBM Sterling, we compare specific versions, modules, protocols, maintenance needs and costs. SFTP, HTTPS, AS2 or other connection support must also be confirmed with the partner. Buying MFT alone does not establish correct configuration or regulatory compliance. Operations include agreed monitoring of vendor security advisories, patch deadlines and restricted administrative console access.
SFTP defines a way to transfer files. An MFT platform can also manage accounts, jobs, schedules, event records and error handling. Features depend on the solution and modules; not every transfer requires a large platform.
We start with their inputs, recipients, rules and dependencies. We identify which jobs can be reproduced on the platform and which need separate integration. After checking the new process, we agree with the business when to retire the old channel.
That depends on connection direction and partner requirements. We agree the architecture and whether a separate gateway in a DMZ is needed. Services are not exposed without reviewing required access and protections.
During deployment, we name alert recipients and people responsible for the process. Virtline can provide ongoing support on agreed terms. Enabling a notification does not itself include round-the-clock response.
Tell us which systems and partners exchange files and what currently goes wrong. Include approximate transfer numbers and important deadlines. Do not attach client files, keys or passwords.
Discuss file exchange