Ftp: ls
Displays an abbreviated list of files and subdirectories in a remote directory.
Syntax
ls [RemoteDirectory] [LocalFile]
Parameters
RemoteDirectory : Specifies the directory for which you want to see a listing. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote computer is used.
LocalFile : Specifies a local file in which to store the listing. If a local file is not specified, results are displayed on the screen.
? ls : Displays help for the ls command.
Formatting legend
Format |
Meaning |
|---|---|
Italic |
Information that the user must supply |
Bold |
Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) |
Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) |
Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} |
Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
Courier font |
Code or program output |