Re: put time stamp in FTP session log

[CRPence <CRPbottle@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 24-Jan-2014 09:49 -0800, Gary Thompson wrote:
> I want to see "system time" in our FTP logs.
>
> We transfer bunches of files daily to a central distribution point
> from where the files are translated and re-distributed to various
> points around the Western US.
>
> The ability to chase/fix problems has us working to get detailed and
> accurate info about each file transfer at each point in the "path".
>
> A quick check of my V6R1 FTP manual shows LIST or NLST subcommands
> produce entries which include "modification time".
>
> I want "current system time" so the hack that comes to mind is:
> have a dedicated folder:       systime
> update a dedicated file:       /systime/curtime
> issue FTP LIST command:        LIST systime curtime
>
> A better way ?

  I have a simple CL program that I call to do that:
     QUOTE RCMD CALL TIMESTAMP

  The FTP log is kind enough to copy the result of an Escape message to 
its log.  Of course the RCMD feature can not be disabled.  The CLP is of 
course nothing but RTVSYSVAL QDATETIME and then SNDPGMMSG an escape to 
the invoker.