Even though the question was posted a while ago, I just had the same problem but found a solution (based on Kissaki’s answer, thanks!) and thought I’d post it here for anyone still looking for a possible solution. Prerequisites: SSH access Python Code (python):
I have to download a file from an SFTP server everyday. I have the program which retrieves the file from the server but I was thinking of setting up a cron job (or anything similar) to automate that. We are a Windows shop and need to set up the cron job in Windows.
This is the best explanation with code in PHP I have found so far: http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/managing-cron-jobs-with-php–net-19428 In short: Although the syntax of scheduling a new job may seem daunting at first glance, it’s actually relatively simple to understand once you break it down. A cron job will always have five columns each of which represent a … Read more
This can happen if curl is asked to do plain HTTP on a server that does HTTPS. Example: