FTP server

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol that transfers files from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet. FTP is a client-server protocol where a client initiates a connection to a server and then can upload or download files to/from the server. FTP is typically used to transfer website files from a developer’s local computer to a web server. Think of it as Google Drive but with free unlimited storage*

An FTP service typically includes the following components:

1. Server software: This software runs on and manages the transferred files. It also manages user accounts and permissions and controls access to the files.
2. Client software: This software runs on the client’s computer and allows them to connect to the FTP server and transfer files.
3. Network: The FTP service uses a TCP-based network, such as the internet, to transfer files between the server and the client.
4. User accounts: The FTP service typically allows for creating multiple user accounts, each with its own set of permissions and access to the files on the server.
5. Security: FTP service can be configured to use various security measures to protect against unauthorized access, such as password authentication, SSL/TLS encryption.
6. Data transfer: FTP allows for the transfer of files, it also allows for the transfer of folder; it can be done through the Drag and Drop method or through the command line.
7. Monitoring: FTP service can be configured to monitor the activity on the server, such as the number of connections, upload and download speeds, and the total amount of data transferred.
8. Support: The FTP service should have good customer support and documentation that is easy to access, understand and use.
9. Scalability: The FTP service should be able to handle a large number of users and a large number of files and bandwidth.