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Understanding File Transfer Protocol
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Understanding FTP: The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard


network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over
a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. Its primary purpose is to
facilitate the exchange of files between clients and servers, allowing
users to upload, download, and manage files efficiently. FTP operates
on a client-server model, where the client initiates requests to the
server, making it essential for various applications in web
development, data sharing, and remote file management.
Overview of FTP Operations:-

Basic FTP Functions: FTP enables users to upload,


download, and manage files on remote servers through a
client-server architecture, facilitating seamless data
exchange across networks.
Connection Modes: FTP operates in two modes: Active
and Passive. Active mode allows the server to connect back
to the client, while Passive mode requires the client to
initiate both connections, enhancing firewall
compatibility.
Data Transfer Types: FTP supports two primary data
transfer types: ASCII for text files and Binary for non-text
files, ensuring proper handling of file formats during
transmission.
Types of FTP:
Anonymous FTP: Anonymous FTP is enabled on some sites whose files are available for public
access. A user can access these files without having any username or password. Instead, the
username is set to anonymous, and the password is to the guest by default. Here, user access is
very limited. For example, the user can be allowed to copy the files but not to navigate through
directories.
Password Protected FTP: This type of FTP is similar to the previous one, but the change in it is the
use of username and password.
FTP Secure (FTPS): It is also called as FTP Secure Sockets Layer (FTP SSL). It is a more secure
version of FTP data transfer. Whenever FTP connection is established, Transport Layer Security
(TLS) is enabled.
FTP over Explicit SSL/TLS (FTPES): FTPES helps by upgrading FTP Connection from port 21 to an
encrypted connection.Secure
FTP (SFTP): SFTP is not a FTP Protocol, but it is a subset of Secure Shell Protocol, as it works on
port 22.
What is FTP Useful For?

Transferring Large Files: FTP can transfer large


files in one shot; thus applicable when hosting
websites, backing up servers, or sharing files in
large quantities.
Remote File Management: Files on a remote
server can be uploaded, downloaded, deleted,
renamed, and copied according to the users’
choices.
Automating File Transfers: FTP is a great
protocol for the execution of file transfers on
predefined scripts and employments.
Accessing Public Files: Anonymous FTP means
that everybody irrespective of the identity is
allowed to download some files with no
permissions needed.
Types of Connection in FTP Control :

. Control Connection
. Data Connection

For sending control information like user identification,


password, commands to change the remote directory,
commands to retrieve and store files, etc., FTP makes use of a
control connection. The control connection is initiated on port
number 21.
Data connection:

For sending the actual file, FTP makes use of a data connection. A data connection
is initiated on port number 20. FTP sends the control information out-of-band as it
uses a separate control connection. Some protocols send their request and response
header lines and the data in the same TCP connection. For this reason, they are
said to send their control information in-band. HTTP and SMTP are such examples.
How Does FTP Work?

FTP is a client server protocol that has two communication channel, command channel for conversation
control and data channel for file content.Here are steps mentioned in which FTP works:
A user has to log in to FTP Server first, there may be some servers where you can access to content without login,
known as anonymous FTP.
Client can start a conversation with server, upon requesting to download a file.
The user can start di erent functions like upload, delete, rename, copy files, etc. on server.
Conclusion: Optimizing Data Exchange

In conclusion, understanding and choosing the right file transfer protocol is vital for
optimizing data exchange. By leveraging the appropriate protocols, organizations can
enhance data security, efficiency, and overall performance in their operations.

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