refers to the suite of tools and processes used to verify system configurations, authenticate users, and monitor network "nodes" within the Fortra FileCatalyst ecosystem. In the context of high-speed, enterprise-grade file transfers, identification is the foundation of both security and administrative control, ensuring that only authorized users can move massive data sets across global networks.
filecatalyst identify [OPTIONS] TARGET
The primary feature of Identify is its ability to catalog every file passing through the transfer nodes. filecatalyst identify
Use a transfer URL or hotfolder path.
It acts as a central repository that aggregates metadata from FileCatalyst Direct (accelerated transfers) and FileCatalyst Workflow (automation), providing a unified view of all data in motion. refers to the suite of tools and processes
Given a session ID or transfer log, output details like bytes transferred, start/end time, and error status.
| Code | Meaning | |------|---------| | 0 | Success – identity retrieved | | 1 | Authentication failed | | 2 | Target not found | | 3 | Network/timeout error | | 4 | Invalid checksum mismatch | Use a transfer URL or hotfolder path
To understand the features, it helps to understand how it sits in the stack:
FileCatalyst Identity Report ---------------------------- File: /data/archive.zip Size: 2.4 GB MD5: a7c3b2f1e9d8c4b5a6f7e8d9c0b1a2f3 SHA-1: 5b8f2a9d3c7e1f4a6b8c0d2e3f4a5b6c7d8e9f0a Transfer Status: Completed (2025-03-15 10:32:14) Server: fast-transfer.example.com (v6.2.1) Encryption: TLS 1.3