February 22, 2005

Web-Based Secure File Transfer

Titan offers a Web-based secure file transfer that takes advantage of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), which provides encryption over the network. The only software required on your desktop computer is a Web browser.

You access this facility from the Titan web page. Under "Mainframe" click on "Utilities," and follow the link to "Secure File Transfer." You must provide a valid Titan userid and password.

You have the option to upload a file from your desktop computer to the mainframe, or download a file from Titan to your local system.

Secure File Uploads

Secure file upload requires that you define the characteristics of the mainframe data set to be created-by filling in several fields. "Click here for help" links to descriptions of the headings. Simply:

•	type the name of your file under "Mainframe DSN" (required)
•	specify a "Record Length" (required)

If you want to save your settings:

•	specify a "Settings Name"
•	click on the radio button under "Select" to save your settings



After entering the file to transfer (or using "Browse" to find it), click "Begin Upload."
You can create and save more than one data set "setting."

          Deleting Saved Settings

You can also delete saved entries from this web page. When you open the "upload" screen, you will see the list of saved entries at the top. Click on "Delete Saved Entries...."

You will get a screen listing all your saved entries. Check the box in front of the entries you want to delete. Click "Delete."



Secure File Downloads

If you want to download a file from Titan, choose the download file option from the Secure File Transfer page. Specify the "Mainframe DSN" of the data set to be downloaded—including the userid without quotes, as in USERID.aa. Select the DSN you want, and click "Begin Download."



You will then be able to open or save the file—or, cancel the download. If you save the file, you can rename it on your local machine. The default name for the downloaded file consists of the last two qualifiers of the data set name.

More Information

If you need assistance, contact the NIH Help Desk at 301-496-4357 or send an on-line "Service Request" from the NIH Help Desk web page.