Connecting to a MOVEit DMZ Server

MOVEit DMZ is a highly secure enterprise data transfer server which boasts end-to-end encrypted transfer and storage of data and files and delivers powerful administration and reporting capabilities.

When used with MOVEit DMZ, WS_FTP Professional provides:

  • Automatic end-to-end file non-repudiation

    Non-repudiation ensures the integrity of transferred files and prove who uploaded and who downloaded a specific file.

  • Compression of files

    Automatic file compression and decompression delivers faster transfer speeds.

  • File integrity

    Guarantees that the file uploaded and the file downloaded are identical.

  • Encryption of client-server connections with 256-bit AES encryption.
  • FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for both client and server.
  • HTTPS optimization

    Transfers over HTTPS use automatic compression, non-repudiation, and file integrity.

To connect to a MOVEit DMZ server:

  1. In the Connections menu, select New Connection.
  2. Follow the directions in the Connection Wizard to set the Site name, Connection type, Server address, User name and password.
  3. On the last screen of the wizard (the Finish screen), click Advanced. The Site Options dialog opens.
  4. In the left pane, select Advanced. The Advanced options page opens.

  5. For Server type, check with the MOVEit DMZ administrator to see which type is implemented. MOVEit DMZ is likely to require FTPS, or SSH secure connections.
  6. For Host type, select MOVEit DMZ, then click OK.
  7. On the Finish screen, make sure Connect to this site is selected, then click Finish. Progress WS_FTP Professional connects to the site and displays the user home folder.