Sunday, December 26, 2010
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to exchange and manipulate files over a TCP/IP based network, such as the Internet.
- FTP is built on client-server architecture and utilizes separate control and data connections between the client and server applications.
- FTP uses the Internet's TCP/IP protocols to enable data transfer.
- FTP is most commonly used to download a file from a server using the Internet or to upload a file to a server (e.g., uploading a Web page file to a server).
Purpose
The objective of FTP, as outlined by its RFC, are:- To promote sharing of files (computer programs and/or data).
- To encourage indirect or implicit use of remote computers.
- To shield a user from variations in file storage systems among different hosts.
- To transfer data reliably, and efficiently.
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Your useful comments, suggestions are appreciated.Your comments are moderated.