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Configure an SFTP Repository in AIQ

Configure an SFTP Repository in AIQ

You can configureConfigure an SFTP repository to save yourwhen AIQ files.needs to exchange files with a controlled external location. Use secure credentials, least-privilege access, and a clear folder structure for test assets and outputs.

This

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was added in the 4.10.0 release of AIQ.

As of the 5.3.0 release of AIQ this option will no longer be supported.

Once you have created

  • Confirm the SFTP repositoryhost, onport, ausername, server,authentication youmethod, canand configuretarget AIQfolder.
  • Use toSSH connectkeys or secured credentials according to the SFTPcustomer repository.security
      policy.
    1. Navigate to Global Options > Preferences > Repository.

    Select SFTP inGrant the TypeAIQ dropdown.

    account

    Configureonly the necessaryfolder fields.permissions Theserequired areby the minimum required fields.

    • User Name

      workflow.
    • Password

      Separate input, output, archive, and error folders when the process requires them.
    • EntryDocument Pointfile URL

      naming, retention, and cleanup expectations.

    Validation workflow

    1. Test connectivity from the AIQ environment or node that will access the repository.
    2. Upload and download a small non-sensitive test file.
    3. Run the AIQ workflow that reads or writes the repository.
    4. Review logs for authentication, permission, path, or timeout errors.

    Last updated: October 21,8, 20242026

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