WAQAR KHOKHAR
IS 373 Todd Christopher Will
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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Introduction
1. Introduction
2. Governing Standards Body
3. History
4. Specifications
5. Privacy and Security
6. Interoperability and Support
7. Application of Standard
8. Advantages
9. Disadvantages
10. Conclusion
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
FTP is a software which allows every user to install and transfer files or folders from
one system to the other. It also works in a similar way as HTTP for transferring Web
pages from a server to a user browser. File Transfer protocol is mostly used for
downloading a file from a server and then is uploaded as a Web page file.
The governing body that owns the term FTP, apache defines it as any sending or
receiving directories which are located into the following path /httpdocs/publications,
it is based on transferring files from one place to another.
The way File Transfer Protocol works is by installing the software first on both
machines and then simply taking files one by one and shift them. The software for FTP
can be bought or downloaded form the web browser, however the requirements are a
bit different. As soon as one file is received, the system confirms it by sending a
confirmation message to the system next to it.
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Governing Standards Body
Late 1970s and Early 1980s – FTP
was first developed Founding
Companies:
1. Bryant Design
2. Advent Solar, Inc.
3. Digital Produce
4. Lomasoft Corporation
5. Icon Software Corp.
6. 1 Point Solutions
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History of File Transfer Protocol(FTP)
In April of 1971 the first FTP standard was created which was RFC 114. It was invented
before TCP/IP was even invented.
RFC was taken from the variety of different types of companies using FTP software's
consisted of medical, and other large areas.
RFC has helped FTP to be available to every company or organization for storage
purposes.
By means of increasing varieties of different companies using FTP has increased its
liabilities of spreading its easy going technology.
Once FTP became famous it was used in various places and the purpose of FTP was
well understood. FTP is considered to be the best tool one can use.
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History of FTP continued….
FTP had to poise its requirements for a more affluent set
of functionality and with desires for a procedure that was
as simple and easy to execute as possible.
Professionals were hired to train other individuals on how
to operate FTP on their machines such as to transferring
and receiving files from one place to another.
It took a while for people to be trained on what FTP does
and what its standards are due to the lack of attention
given.
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Specifications
1) to promote sharing of files
2) to encourage indirect or implicit (via
programs
3) to shield a user from variations in file
storage systems among hosts
4) to transfer data reliably and efficiently.
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Privacy and Security
anti-virus and double firewall
Identity/Data
Contact/Server
Email Address
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Interoperability and Support
Made for Interoperability
Many public organizations support FTP
Servers
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Detail of FTP and what it does
What FTP shows is that, it is a world wide tool in which
it is used all over the world and is highly rated by users.
FTP shows a few steps on how to take advantage of
transferring personal files such as doc files or other
types of files such as MP3 files.
In order to Setup an FTP Service one must do the
following:
1. Install FTP software
2. Select file or files which need to be transferred
3. Send file or files by computer networks
4. Final step: File or files start to transfer
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ADVANTAGES OF FTP
FTP can be used numerous amounts of time {Unlimited}
FTP can be used any time of the day
Files can be transferred without any hassle
No limit as to how many files or folders can be transferred
Any type of file or folder can be transferred
Easy to install on machine
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Disadvantages of File Transfer Protocol
Mostly used on Unix and Linux computer
systems
Not compatible with every system and lacks
support
ASCII mode and Binary Mode are used and
differ from the way they send data.
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EXAMPLE OF FTP
Information is secured in folders and can be accessed at any
time.
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Performance of FTP since 1980
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FTP in General
File Transfer Protocol is very often used and is
very convenience to use in today’s world. It is a
very accepted way of transferring files for
companies, stores, and even for personal use.
FTP is designed to pick up information and store
it into a safe place.
Very useful for people who are used to
transferring files using this technique.
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Conclusion
Very Famous for Transferring Files
FTP has been used for servers for a long time
It is time saving for every individual because
important information is stored safely.
Best Rated
It isn’t compatible for every system except for
Linux and Unix
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