Secure and Fast Automated File Backup with Rsync

Thursday, January 5, 2012 by SmartFile Marketing Team
Backing up files can be boring and can take too much time. You need to manually select which files to copy to a storage device. There are times that files are duplicated, thus wasting storage space. You can use an automated back up program to do this. However, there's a possibility of wasting storage space because the program copies everything on your computer, including program and operating system files.

SmartFileIf you want an efficient method of backing up files, you might be interested in the rsync utility. This utility works by mirroring and transferring data from one machine to another, like from your computer to a dedicated storage server. If there are any changes like new or deleted files, the rsync utility copies the changes. It is more efficient because it only copies changes instead of whole files. Another great feature of this is its on-the-fly compression. This allows a fast file transfer and saves bandwidth which makes it suitable for people who have a slow Internet connection. Rsync also offers ssh encrypted transfers where the data stream is sent to the ssh protocol.

SmartFile offers online file storage service with rsync. This makes backing up of files easy and fast. Sign up today for our free trial to check out how our service.

What Makes SmartFile a Better Storage Solution

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
There are many online file sharing services available on the Internet. However, most have simple features that do not make them suitable for secure sharing of sensitive documents. If you are looking for a storage solution that offers tight security and a a lot of features, you might want to consider checking out SmartFile's online storage service.

SmartFile What separates SmartFile from other online storage services is its features. Ordinary file sharing services offer HTTP transfers and only lets you manage your files using a web browser. With our online storage service, you can use a file transfer protocol client, a browser or a backup application. You can even integrate our service with applications using our API to automate the storage process. Our service also offers various security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access. You can set file and folder restrictions, user permission levels, SSL encrypted connections and link expirations. Our online file storage service makes it ideal for sharing very large files like video presentations and also sensitive documents like business data.

When it comes to secure and fast file sharing, consider SmartFile. If you want to ensure that our service meets your needs, sign up for our 14-day free trial and check out the features.

The Convenience of Automatic FTP Download

Monday, August 8, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
One of the features you have to look for in an online multimedia storage service is its capability for automatic FTP download.

automate FTP downloadFTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This is one of the many ways you can opt to send, receive and manage files online. This service is important, especially when you are managing your own website.

When you are able to automate FTP download, you’ll only be asked to provide configuration settings during the first session. The settings will serve as guidelines for subsequent sessions and will ensure that the necessary files are uploaded or downloaded automatically at the right time and to the right location.

Depending on the features provided by your chosen service such as SmartFile, you may specify the files you wish to queue for automatic FTP upload or download according to their timestamps or file size. You can also automate their conversion to a different file name and the deletion of source files once the transfer has been completed. Higher-end servers also allow users to configure settings for setting access permissions and automate the process for subsequent sessions or transfers.

We offer various FTP features you can use to make managing files online convenient for you. Sign up for our 14-day free trial today and earn the opportunity to try a business-class FTP server that offers a full list of features for automation.

Prevent Data Loss During Calamities Through an Online Media Storage Service

Wednesday, June 29, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
If you are worried about losing data during natural calamities, you should consider backing them up on a remote server. This lets you have a copy of your important business files even if your computers become inoperable due to storms, tornadoes and floods.

online file serverCalamities can cause your equipment to fail and lose your important data. This can greatly impact your business' operation. Opting for an online file hosting service lets you upload your important documents and lets you access them from any computer. A web based file manager lets you do several file operations like move, copy, download and upload your documents. It's like accessing your files locally. You also don't have to worry about your data being intercepted by unauthorized personnel because you can do a fast file transfer through a secure channel with SSL. This ensures your data's safety every time you do an exchange.

If you need a online media hosting provider, consider SmartFile. We offer storage solutions at prices you can easily afford. You can also use our API backup module and integrate it with your CRM software. This helps automate the storage process from your CRM directly to your account. Sign up for our free 14-day trial today.

Keep Sales Records Safely With Online Media Storage

Friday, June 24, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
Businesses that process a lot of sales need to ensure the safety of their records. If you lose your records, auditing can be a problem. It is necessary to backup your data often to prevent data loss that may disrupt your business.

Online storage websiteCommon storage solutions like network attached storage or external hard drives are bulky and can be very expensive. Many small businesses cannot afford these devices. Most of them are often in high risk of losing all their important files because they don't have back up storage for their data. A good solution to this is getting an online storage service. This service is a secure way to store important data and be able to access them even if your system crashes. Data is transferred using an FTP client or through a web based control panel. A nice feature of this service is it allows you to set several levels of user permissions. This lets you limit your employee’s access to your files. You can also incorporate the provider's API backup module into your order processing software to automate the storage process. This lets you process orders and the record is uploaded directly to your storage account.

Get affordable online storage solutions from SmartFile. We offer storage plans that are streamlined to your needs. Take advantage of our 14-day free trial and experience the convenience of online storage and file management.

How to Choose the Best File Storage Website

Sunday, June 5, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
file storage websitesWith numerous data storage websites offering storage services, choosing a suitable one can be confusing. To help you decide what best suits your needs, you should not only get a provider that offers a large storage space but also offers features which will help protect your files from data loss and unauthorized access.

A data storage service is a good investment for businesses that need a secure file storage. Online file servers use a designated file farm with RAID configured systems for data redundancy. This protects data from loss and corruption in case a drive crashes. Power supply backups are also used for 100% uptime even during power outages. Most also feature several restrictions on file and folder access. Data storage is easy to implement and to integrate with your current processes. You can use the provider's API in conjunction with your business software and automate file transfer of business related data. This effectively helps your business become more efficient.

SmartFile offers cost-effective storage solutions to help increase efficiency and gives you data security. Sign up for our 14-day free trial and enjoy the service with no feature limitations. Allow us to give you the best storage solution  that meets your needs.

Increase Business Efficiency with Affordable Storage Solutions

Monday, May 30, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
automate FTP downloadFile Transfer Protocol is one way of sending and retrieving files through the Internet. This is much better than common HTTP transfers because it gives you the option to use SSL to encrypt the data channel. This gives you security when transferring files. You can enjoy FTP file hosting service with great features right now.

This type of service offers an efficient way of sharing files with multiple users. Online data storage service gives you the advantage of accessing your files anywhere there is an Internet connection. You can use a FTP client or use a web-based file manager to access your data. This service is very easy to implement because no additional equipment is needed. It is also cheaper to operate because it doesn't need maintenance and also has multiple security features to protect your files from unauthorized access.  SmartFile also allows you to use its API and integrate it with your business software. This allows you to automate FTP download and upload of your business data. This service can greatly improve your business' efficiency and reduce costs.

Store files securely online with our storage solutions. We offer several packages to meet your storage needs. Take advantage of our 14-day free trial now.

 

How to Choose the Right File Transfer Protocol Service Provider

Friday, April 29, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
File Transfer Protocol SiteIt’s very important to choose the best File Transfer Protocol software for managing your company’s files. This is even more critical if you are doing business online since your FTP server is responsible for storing and managing all your files. If the server fails, your website and business consequently fails. Your website isn't able to access files needed for your store’s shopping cart and cash register system to work. These are just some of the consequences you could suffer when you choose the wrong company that uses bad FTP software.

Choosing the right FTP service provider doesn't have to be difficult. While you may find a lot of free FTP programs online, you shouldn't rely on these programs to cater to all your company's needs. Consider the range of features offered by different providers. Never sign up with a service that can’t offer automation and scheduling. Look for a service provider that will allow you to quickly and easily set up sub-accounts for other users as well as configure access permission for each and every sub-account in your group.

Find out other exciting features you can enjoy with SmartFile's online file management service. Take advantage of our free 14-day trial now.


FTP Automatic Services- A Convenient Way of Managing Online Data

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
When you’re looking for an online management service for your business, make sure that you choose one that offers a comprehensive range of FTP automatic services.

File Transfer Protocol SiteYou should look for a service that will allow you to automatically resume broken transfer. A lot of things could interrupt file uploads and downloads. To save time and avoid further problems, make sure you choose a company that offers automatic uploads, downloads and scheduled backups. This way, you can put file management at the back of your mind because you know you have a trusted company that is managing your files.

When files are uploaded, there are some services which allow you to automate access permission for the newly uploaded files. SmartFile for instance, allows you to determine which users in your group or account can read, write, or execute specific files in the server.

File deletion may also be automated. Once files are uploaded or downloaded to another destination, you can authorize your server to automatically delete the source files. This is one of those tedious and time-consuming tasks that people tend to forget or are reluctant to perform, which is why it’s a great thing if your File Transfer Protocol site can do it for you.

If you have been looking for a convenient and reliable online management service, you should take advantage of our 14-day free trial. Experience how easy managing your data is with a service like ours.

Understanding FTP

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
File transfer protocol or FTP continues to be the simplest and most efficient way to transfer files from one computer or account to another. It was first utilized in the 1970s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology or MIT. In the early days, FTP had also been the preferred method for downloading heavy files.

SmartFileIn the field of computing and information technology, the use of the word ‘protocol’ always refers to standards or rules prescribed to govern interaction between systems. In the case of file transfer protocol, this simply means that they provide the necessary rules to standardize sharing or transfer of files.

FTP and HTTP should not be confused with each other. With hyper text transfer protocol (HTTP), server data is transferred to your computer through our web browser. With file transfer protocol, it can go both ways.

Having backup data online is critical when you're managing websites, online businesses, or maintaining software programs of any sort. If you're in charge of website maintenance, having an account on a file sharing site that can automate FTP download would be greatly beneficial to your work. With this type of service, you're be able to save yourself a lot of time as you don't have to perform repetitive tasks. Once you've entered the necessary commands, the server will automatically perform the required tasks whenever you've uploaded or modified files.

Take advantage of SmartFile's FTP services by signing up for our 14-day free trial today.

Features to Look for in a FTP Service Provider

Friday, February 18, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team
Most companies need efficient business processes to handle the needs of their customers.  If you are looking for a system that can help you with your business transactions, one of the most important things you need to look for is the ability of a system to effectively handle different tasks at the same time. When every second counts, you have to make sure that every online tool that you use keeps up with your speed. You shouldn't get a tool that complicates your tasks more or takes a very long time to finish. A system that allows you to get things done easier and faster is a good investment in any kind of business. 

There are numerous file transfer protocol services on the market today. When looking for a service provider, make sure that it delivers great results. Get a service that has fast FTP upload speed and download capabilities. A good service should also be able to effectively secure your files, automate FTP download and provide scheduled back up. All these features help you manage your business without having to worry about data loss, security issues and back up failures.

SmartFile offers a service that caters to all your file transfer protocol needs at an affordable price. Take advantage of our FREE 14-day trial today.

Online File Data Storage, a Safer Way to Back Up Files

Monday, December 13, 2010 by SmartFile Marketing Team

online file data storageThere are many computer back-up programs available on the market today. Most software backs up your data by creating an image of your drive and storing it in an external device. If you don’t have an external device, you may back up your computer in a hidden partition of your hard drive. This method of backing up files is prone to data loss because when your hard drive fails, your back-up drive fails too. You'll lose all your files. Unless you don't want to recover your files anymore, you'd spend about $100 per MB of data for your data recovery service. If you don't want these hassles, you can opt for a better back-up method like online storage.

online file data storageOnline file data storage is a safer way to back up your files. This service stores your files on online servers which are RAID configured. This is to protect your files through redundancy in case one drive fails. It also features an encrypted connection during transfer to secure your data. With online storage for files, you can set the program to do an automated scheduled back up.

SmartFile offers online file data storage. With your SmartFile account, you get a copy of Smart back up software. This program efficiently backs up your data and stores it online. Take advantage of our 14 day free trial now and see how convenient it is to have this service.

Back up Your Files using an Automatic File Transfer Software

Saturday, December 11, 2010 by SmartFile Marketing Team

Most people are too busy running their businesses that they forget to back up their files regularly. Files need to be archived so you can access them easily in the future. Backing up your files isn't hard to do. With an automatic file transfer software, your files are backed up and stored safely.

If you want to automate file transfer from your computer to a secure file server, you can install a back up program that will do the process for you. You can set a schedule for your computer to be backed up and which files to include. This makes it easier for you to store and back up files. This program connects to an online file server and transfers data through an encrypted connection. You don’t have to worry about your files falling on the wrong hands.

If you want to automate the back up process of your computer, consider SmartFile’s storage solutions. With this service, you get a copy of SmartBackup for free. This allows you to monitor and automatically store your files into your account. You can also access your files on a different computer using the web file manager or a FTP client. Sign up for the 14 day free trial now.

Automated Backup with SmartFile

Thursday, December 2, 2010 by SmartFile Marketing Team

Many business owners are too busy to back up important files to a secure media storage. Businesses generate thousands of files everyday from invoices, orders to product stock records. Of course, no one wants to lose these important files. With SmartFile back-up, storing files securely can be automated, saving you time.

SmartFile offers several ways to store your files securely and automate the back up process. A back-up program called SmartBackup can be installed in your computer to constantly monitor for file changes and do automatic file transfers to a secure online server. You can set how often you want the program to back up your files. If you have your own system for business processes, you can integrate SmartFile’s API backup to automate the back up process so that every transaction made in your system will be stored securely in your account. Accessing your files from another computer is also easier with SmartFile as you can access them through the online web file manager, making it convenient for you to manage your files.

Online storage solutions from SmartFile can help your business increase efficiency. You can automate the back-up process so you can use your time for other business matters. If you are interested of this service, take advantage of the free 14 day trial now.

Review of Auto FTP Manager 5.15

Friday, November 5, 2010 by Brian Dowden
    We have already gone through a few of that FTP programs that we have tested with SmartFile. The newest program I have tested is Auto FTP Manager. The look of the program is pretty standard issue; however, it does offer several unique features.

The first is the server-to-server connection. Most FTP clients only allow you to connect from your local PC to the server. In this case you would need to connect to the server you are requesting files from and download them to your local machine. Once downloaded, you could connect to the second server and upload the files. This can be very time consuming depending on the amount of files you have. Auto FTP allows you to make a connection to server 2 from server 1 and copy files directly between them without making a local copy. This is my favorite feature of the program.

Next is the ability to set up profiles and use rules and filters to automate the file transfer process. An example is that I can create rules so that when I upload files to the server, it will automatically delete them from my local machine when it is finished. Also once the transfer is complete I can move the files to a specific backup folder on the server. This can all be set up to be done automatically everytime I transfer files.

It also has the capabilities to schedule transfers. Using its command line interface and the integrated scheduler it can run as a scheduled task and automatically upload files based on the name, modification date, or file type. In that respect it can almost run as a backup utility. It can run at specific times (hourly, daily, etc.) to FTP files automatically.

There are several other useful features Auto FTP offers. There are only two drawbacks that I see. The first is that it runs on Windows only. It doesnt have a multi platform install like some other FTP programs. The second is the supported protocols. While it does support FTP and FTPS, that is where it stops. It does not have the option to use FTPES which is the secure protol SmartFile uses for FTP.

Overall this is a really good ftp program. I would definately recommed this for a Windows users needing a substantial FTP program.



PASV FTP on the Windows Command Line.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by Ben Timby
In a previous post, I explained why PASV mode is the preferred method to connect to an FTP server. That is all well and good, but how do you actually USE PASV mode?

The FTP client that ships with Windows does not support PASV mode. Google will tell you that it does, by using the raw command. However, this is not true, you cannot perform PASV connections using the Windows FTP client. It can only do active connections. So if you are behind a firewall that does not allow this, how do you do command line FTP?

Command line FTP is useful for scheduled operations often performed from a script. On Windows, this might be a batch file executed by the Windows Task Scheduler. Well, if you wish to automate a file transfer in this way, you will almost certainly have to download a third party FTP client that supports PASV data channels.

One FTP client that is available for this task is ncFTP. For uploading or downloading a file inside a script, you can use the ncftpget and ncftpput programs respectively.

For example, to download a file from an FTP server using PASV mode, you can use ncftpget with the following options.

ncftpget -F -u <username> -p <password> <site name>.smartfile.com /path/to/remote C:pathtolocal