"Is there an easier way to use some sort of Perl command or something really easy so I can look into these files and validate them for proper data?"

You need to access the remote file. How you do so depends on what services the remote server has. Can you download the file via ftp/www? Can you mount the disk on the remote server containing these files?

You then need to parse the files, what format are they? What do you consider "proper data"?

Until scientists invent magic you're going to have to do some research. If you want help with something you have to provide enough information for people to make suggestions. How do I post a question effectively? has advice on this. It doesn't work isn't a response anyone can help you with.

In reply to Re^3: Accessing files on another server within perl script by marto
in thread Accessing files on another server within perl script by vihar

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