FAQs for FTP and HTTP/1.0 deprecation

To safeguard the customer data and the ensure alignment with the evolving industry standards for security in information exchange, the legacy communication protocols have been deprecated.

Note: The information remains valid until the deprecation schedule for the deprecated protocols is complete. Therefore, to align with the migration timelines and the decommissioning dates, this topic remains available until September, 2026.
Which protocols are deprecated?
FTP connections and HTTP/1.0 support for AS2 are deprecated.
Why are the protocols removed?
In the absence of any encryption, the protocols create security risks and might expose sensitive data. Also, the protocols are now obsolete.
Which endpoints are impacted?
The following is the list of impacted endpoints.
  • ftp.ca.globelec.com
  • ftp.gts.globalec.com
  • ftpemea.sterlingcommerce.com
  • ftpna.sterlingcommerce.com
  • ftppassive.ca.globalec.com
  • sciftp.commerce.stercomm.com
  • sciftpgw.commerce.stercomm.com
What are the immediate actions required?
It is recommended to perform the following.
  • Review current FTP and AS2 configurations.
  • Validate that all systems support HTTP/1.1 or higher.
  • Initiate migration planning and testing by creating a support case on the IBM Support Portal .
Who is impacted?
All customers of IBM Sterling Data Exchange, and their customers and trading partners that currently use FTP or AS2 over HTTP/1.0 are impacted.
What are the alternatives
Migrate to the following alternatives.
  • AS2 over HTTP/1.1 or higher
  • OFTP2
  • SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
Is there a cost or financial impact associated with the migration?
As part of IBM’s secure protocol roadmap, the migration support is covered. Also, standard migration is covered under your existing subscription.

Additionally, IBM extends support through the following:

  • Access to sandbox/test environments.
  • Dedicated migration support services.
  • Escalation support for complex or high-impact integrations.
  • Step-by-step migration documentation and FAQs.
What happens if the migration is not done?
Past the scheduled migration timeline, those connections that still use FTP or AS2 over HTTP/1.0 cease to function.
Where are the migration documentation information and updates?
All updates, advisories, and migration documentation will be published through the IBM Support Portal.