Details: File Transfer Protocol
File Transfer Protocol, or FTP as it is commonly
called, is a common, standardized protocol used to copy files from one
networked computer to another. File Transfer Protocol takes place over
TCP/IP networks including the Internet. In order to use FTP, a
client-server architecture must be established. For example, a webmaster
may use the File Transfer Protocol to upload Web pages to the domain
located on a server. In order for this to work, the server must be set
up as an FTP host and the client computer must have an FTP client
installed. In addition to the technical requirements, authentication
must be set up so that only authorized users can access and modify files
located on the FTP host. Once everything is in place, the user launches
the FTP software which then connects to the FTP server. The FTP server’s
address uses the File Transfer Protocol. For example, if the domain is
named “www.domainname.com,” instead of entering the address as “http://www.domainname.com,”
the user needs to enter “ftp://www.domainname.com” to specify the FTP
host location. Once connected and authenticated, two panes detailing
each computer’s file structure appear. The user then uses File Transfer
Protocol to simply drag and drop the files to and from each computer.
Associated File Transfer Protocol Applications:
FTP clients such as CuteFTP, Filezilla, and FTP Explorer
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