Chilkat2-Python

Get the FTP Server System Type (SYST)

Demonstrates the Chilkat Ftp2.Syst method, which sends SYST and returns the server's operating-system type reply. It takes no arguments.

Background: The SYST reply (for example UNIX Type: L8 or Windows_NT) hints at how the server formats things like legacy directory listings, which historically varied by platform. Chilkat uses it internally to parse such listings; you rarely need to call it directly, but it is useful for diagnostics or when adapting to an unusual server.

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import sys
import chilkat2

success = False

# Demonstrates the Ftp2.Syst method, which sends SYST and returns the server's operating-system
# type reply.  It takes no arguments.

ftp = chilkat2.Ftp2()

ftp.Hostname = "ftp.example.com"
ftp.Username = "myFtpLogin"

# Normally you would not hard-code the password in source.  You should instead obtain it
# from an interactive prompt, environment variable, or a secrets vault.
ftp.Password = "myPassword"

# Connect and log in (Connect performs both).
success = ftp.Connect()
if (success == False):
    print(ftp.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# Chilkat can use the SYST reply when interpreting legacy directory listings.
systemType = ftp.Syst()
if (ftp.LastMethodSuccess == False):
    print(ftp.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

print("Server system type: " + systemType)

success = ftp.Disconnect()
if (success == False):
    print(ftp.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()