Consider the following scenario. You install Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006. In BizTalk Server 2006, you use the FTP adapter to retrieve files from an IBM AIX-based FTP server. The AIX-based FTP server is configured to use local settings other than "en-us."
In this scenario, the FTP adapter in BizTalk Server 2006 may not transfer files from the AIX-based FTP server as expected.
When you use the FTP adapter to retrieve files from an IBM AIX-based FTP server, the FTP adapter sends the LIST command to the AIX-based FTP server. The problem that is described in the "Symptoms" section occurs because the FTP adapter does not correctly parse the response that the FTP adapter receives from the AIX-based FTP server. Therefore, the FTP adapter uses an incorrect file name when the FTP adapter sends the RETR command to the AIX-based FTP server.
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
Prerequisites
You must have Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 installed to apply this hotfix.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the
Time Zone tab in the
Date and Time item in Control Panel.
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time |
|---|
| Microsoft.biztalk.coreadapter.dll | 3.5.1654.0 | 99,720 | 03-Feb-2007 | 04:58 |
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix that contains these files may contain additional files.
To work around this problem, configure the AIX-based FTP server to use "en-us" local settings. When you configure the AIX-based FTP server to use "en-us" local settings, the date format is
MMM DD HH:SS.
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Note The hotfix that is described in this article does not support transferring a file from an AIX-based FTP server if the file name contains a space. If the file name contains a space, the FTP adapter in BizTalk Server 2006 cannot transfer the file from the AIX-based FTP server. This problem is scheduled to be fixed in the next BizTalk Server release.
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