Command Line Interface (CLI)
To interact with Aspera on Cloud from the command line, download IBM Aspera Command-Line Interface (CLI) version 4.0 or newer, which is freely available.
You use the ascli command line tool in a shell to perform the following actions using a command line:
- perform administrative tasks
- run high-speed transfers
- browse, rename or delete files and directories
- send or receive packages
Access is authorized using a private key.
Prerequisites
- Install the ascli command line tool following installation instructions in the IBM Aspera CLI manual,
including ascp. Note: There are several options available for installation.
- Use the wizard to configure the CLI for use with Aspera on Cloud, following the instructions in the IBM Aspera CLI manual.
Packages app
Follow the instructions as described in the IBM Aspera CLI manual, packages section.
Files app
Follow the instructions as described in the IBM Aspera CLI manual, files section.
Admin app
Follow the instructions as described in the IBM Aspera CLI manual, admin section.