Automation
On the Automation page, users with read access to Automated Jobs or MFT to MFT can view file transfer automations configured in MetaDefender Managed File Transfer™, visualized as a flow diagram. Users with the required permissions can also create and edit automations directly from this interface.
The central node in the flow diagram always represents the current MetaDefender Managed File Transfer™ instance.
- Inbound flows come from Automated Jobs
- Outbound flows go to Destinations or MFT to MFT connections
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Automated Jobs are user-specific: only the user who created them can access or view them. They are not shared with other users.
Managing Automations
To add a new Automated Job or MFT to MFT Destination, click the plus (+) button in the top-left corner of the flow diagram canvas and select the desired option.
Both actions open the familiar Manage dialog, where you can enter the required information.
Each automation node includes a three-dot menu for common management tasks, such as editing or removing the automation.
An automated job's menu
A Destination MFT's menu
Fullscreen mode is view-only; to make changes, exit fullscreen first.
MFT to MFT destinations can also be configured by clicking the rhombus icon on the connection line between the central MFT and the destination MFT.
Automated Jobs with the same integration and job direction (Pull or Push) are grouped together. Groups can be expanded by selecting the icon on the node. Individual node connections are hidden when the group is collapsed.
Expanded Automated Job group
Filter Automations
File transfer automations can be filtered by Automation Type (MFT-to-MFT, Automated Job), Job Direction (Pull, Push), Job Integration (SFTP, SMB, SPO, MFT), and Job Status (Enabled, Disabled, Incomplete). Filtering by these criteria helps administrators more easily review and manage automations.
Latest Automated Job Executions
The Automated Job Executions widget displays the latest ten executions for each automated job. It shows the current status of a job, including whether it is running, completed successfully, or failed. This allows administrators and automation coordinators to quickly monitor recent activity and identify potential issues without navigating away from Automation page.
