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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.

FTP 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.

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How to Choose the Right FTP Upload Program for Your Needs

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 by SmartFile Marketing Team

If you’re looking for a file transfer protocol upload program for your website or business, make sure to look for a program offering the features listed below.

User-friendly Interface
The interface must be something that even first-time users or those new to FTP would not have any difficulties using.

Web-based Transfer
The service must allow you to quickly and easily upload files to the server via your web browser. If it works with all the commonly used browsers like Windows Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox then consider that as an additional advantage.

Built-in Editor
The best programs also allow clients to modify HTML and other types of files with use of their built-in editor. This would allow you to manage your files anywhere anytime and using any computer or any other Internet-ready device.

Upload and Download Speeds
The service must also be able to retrieve and display files quickly. For this to happen, your preferred FTP hosting website should have a sufficient number of Internet pipes and data centers working with their system.

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How to Use Command Prompt in FTP

Sunday, December 5, 2010 by SmartFile Marketing Team

There may be times you need to backup or access your files in a computer with limited capabilities. Knowing the common prompts will help you get your task done easily. The command prompt has a built in FTP program that you can use in a windows machine to access your FTP account.

In order to connect to your account, open command prompt and enter the command ftp <yourftpsite.com> then press enter. Once you’re connected, the prompt will ask for your username. Type in your username then hit enter. After that, enter your password. You should get a response from the server that says “FTP server ready”. Once you’re connected, you can start managing your files using the command prompt. Here are some common FTP server commands you should know.

cd – change directory
delete – delete
mdelete – delete multiple files
dir – list contents
get – receive a file
mget – receive multiple files
mkdir – make a directory
put – send a file
mput – send multiple files
disconnect – terminate FTP session

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How FTP Works

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by SmartFile Marketing Team

File Transfer Protocol was written by Abhay Bushan on April 16, 1971. It was first published as RFC 114 then replaced by RFC 765 and RFC 959 which is the current specification for this protocol. It is used in transferring files from one host to another over a TCP/IP network. This protocol is usually employed in FTP online storage service. Have you ever wondered how FTP transfers files between computers?

The control connection is made by the client to the server using TCP on port 21 which is the default port. Once the connection is established, the server opens port 20 depending on the negotiation. This port is the data connection where data is transferred. The client sends FTP server commands over the control channel and data is transferred on the data connection. FTP uses short text commands such as LIST, PWD, APPE, DELE to manage the files on the server. FTP file permissions can also be modified by sending commands over the control channel.

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