Full form of FTP

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

  1. Data connection
  2. 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.

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