SFTP Automation Runbook Sample

Workflow

StepPurposeOutput
InventoryConfirm source files and expected namesInventory report
Dry RunValidate file counts and missing files before changesDry-run log
ExecuteMove, rename, or upload only approved filesExecution log
ReconcileConfirm final counts and exceptionsSummary report

Safe Automation Pattern

1. Load mapping file
2. Connect to remote folder
3. Inventory remote files
4. Compare expected vs. actual
5. Write dry-run report
6. Require explicit confirmation
7. Execute changes
8. Write success/failure log