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File Transfer Protocol is the full form of FTP. It is a standard protocol for transferring files between computer systems from one client to one server over a TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) network. It is mounted on the client-server architecture and the foundation of the application layer. Like HTTP, it runs on top of TCP (Transmission Control Protocol). FTP uses two TCP connections in parallel to send a document
- Data connection
- Control connection
History of FTP
- FTP was formulated and provided as RFC 114 in 1971, April 16.
- Abhay Bhushan developed the first FTP features.
- RFC 765 replaced RFC 114 in June 1980.
- The current ongoing feature is RFC 959.
- A DOS command line was used to evaluate the first FTP applications.
Working
- Because HTTP and SMTP operation is the same as FTP.
- By logging into an account, users grant authorization and authentication.
- Although few servers function as anonymous FTP, this means that they offer their information without logging in.
- Transferring a file from the client to the server is called an upload
- Transferring a file from the server to a client is called a download.
- So it is generally used to handle the uploading of files to the server using the Internet and the method of downloading files over the Internet from the server.
Characteristics
- FTP offers file transfer protection
- It provides well-maintained access control to its users.
- It offers several approaches to transfer files
- Hides personal computer information
Advantages
- FTP allows you to move multiple files between different folders.
- FTP offers the possibility to resume the transfer of an interrupted file.
- FTP allows you to add objects to a queue for upload or download.
Limitations
- Security deficit
- Achieving equity in sales can be difficult
- FTP contains Assault security vulnerabilities
- Quite difficult to monitor its operation.