SMTP client and http/https downloads

The network admins where the source data is located were hesitant to provide
ftp or ftps capability to the data file, due to some front-end/back-end
security issues on their side.  They were uncomfortable providing any means
except an https download, which I was hoping to automate on the 400 with a
daily scheduled job, like my other ftp download requirements.

They have since come up with a way to provide some security wrapping and
allow an ftp download of the files.  https downloading is no longer needed.

Regarding my SMTP question, I realize that an SMTP server and client are
available on the 400, this was reviewed and I simply did not like that it
used QSNADS and directory services for its function.  Since we have this 400
on the net already, I was looking to subvert needing to fire up all this
feature when a simple smtp client app was all that was needed.  Using our
ISP smtp server will work fine for outbound mail.  Our only requirement for
400 smtp mail is outbound, under application control for some home grown
apps to send emails to pagers for device and job monitoring, and a few bulk
emailing needs.

The SNDM freeware app seems to work just fine, it download and installed
easily and does all it says it can do.  A look at the source code does not
reveal any subversive type of logic, always a concern for freeware from an
unknown source.   Curious if others are using SNDM or have
experience/success with any other product.

Thanks,

Rick Nardone




From: "Jim Franz" <franz400@triad.rr.com>
To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
Subject: SMTP client and http/https downloads


>please explain what you mean by downloads.
>In http or https, the following html will allow
>a user with a browser to send a file to an ifs
>directory on the as400.
><input name = "upfile" type = "file">
>
>(if not using browser, the ftp server works well and
>is the defacto standard for files between servers.
>
>jim

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Nardone" <rick@midtel.net>
To: <midrange-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 12:03 PM
Subject: SMTP client and http/https downloads


> Can anyone recommend a reliable, trusted freeware SMTP product to run on
the
> AS400?  We found a product called SNDM, (Copyright (c) 1998-2001 Hideyuki
> Yahagi) discovered with some web searching.  We've loaded it and it seems
to
> run ok, but does not have all the features we are looking for.
>
> Also, has anyone found a method or freeware product that will allow for
http
> and https downloads of files from various host types to the AS400?
>
> TIA,
>
> Rick Nardone
>