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| ⚫ | '''File transfer''' is the transmission of a computer file through a communication channel from one computer system to another. Typically, file transfer is mediated by a communications protocol. In the history of computing, numerous [[Comparison of file transfer protocols|file transfer protocols]] have been designed for different contexts. |
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==Protocols== |
==Protocols== |
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A file transfer protocol is a convention that describes how to transfer files between two computing endpoints. As well as the stream of [[bit]]s from a file stored as a single unit in a [[file system]], some may also send relevant [[metadata]] such as the [[filename]], file size and [[timestamp]] |
A file transfer protocol is a convention that describes how to transfer files between two computing endpoints. As well as the stream of [[bit]]s from a file stored as a single unit in a [[file system]], some may also send relevant [[metadata]] such as the [[filename]], file size and [[timestamp]] – and even [[file-system permissions]] and [[file attribute]]s. |
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Some examples: |
Some examples: |
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* [[File Transfer Protocol|FTP]] is an older cross-platform file transfer protocol<ref |
* [[File Transfer Protocol|FTP]] is an older cross-platform file transfer protocol<ref>{{cite web |last1=Prince |first1=Brian |title=Should Organizations Retire FTP for Security? |url=http://www.securityweek.com/should-organizations-retire-ftp-security |website=Security Week |date=24 January 2012 |access-date=14 September 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[SSH File Transfer Protocol]] a file transfer protocol secured by the [[Secure Shell]] (SSH) protocol |
* [[SSH File Transfer Protocol]] a file transfer protocol secured by the [[Secure Shell]] (SSH) protocol |
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* [[Secure copy]] (''scp'') is based on the [[Secure Shell]] (SSH) protocol |
* [[Secure copy protocol|Secure copy]] (''scp'') is based on the [[Secure Shell]] (SSH) protocol |
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* [[ |
* [[HTTP]] can support file transfer |
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* [[BitTorrent |
* [[BitTorrent]], [[Gnutella]] and other distributed file transfers systems use [[peer-to-peer]] |
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* In [[ |
* In [[Systems Network Architecture]], [[IBM Advanced Program-to-Program Communication|LU 6.2]] [[Connect:Direct]] and [[XCOM Data Transport]] are traditionally used to transfer files |
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* Many [[instant messaging]] or [[LAN messenger]] systems support the ability to transfer files |
* Many [[instant messaging]] or [[LAN messenger]] systems support the ability to transfer files |
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* [[Computer]]s may transfer files to [[peripheral device]]s such as [[USB flash |
* [[Computer]]s may transfer files to [[peripheral device]]s such as [[USB flash drive]]s |
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* Dial-up [[modem]]s [[null modem]] links used [[XMODEM]], [[YMODEM]], [[ZMODEM]] and similar |
* Dial-up [[modem]]s [[null modem]] links used [[XMODEM]], [[YMODEM]], [[ZMODEM]] and similar |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[File sharing]] |
* [[File sharing]] |
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* [[List of file transfer protocols]] |
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* [[Managed file transfer]] |
* [[Managed file transfer]] |
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* [[Peer-to-peer file sharing]] |
* [[Peer-to-peer file sharing]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:05, 20 August 2023
File transfer is the transmission of a computer file through a communication channel from one computer system to another. Typically, file transfer is mediated by a communications protocol. In the history of computing, numerous file transfer protocols have been designed for different contexts.
Protocols[edit]
A file transfer protocol is a convention that describes how to transfer files between two computing endpoints. As well as the stream of bits from a file stored as a single unit in a file system, some may also send relevant metadata such as the filename, file size and timestamp – and even file-system permissions and file attributes.
Some examples:
- FTP is an older cross-platform file transfer protocol[1]
- SSH File Transfer Protocol a file transfer protocol secured by the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol
- Secure copy (scp) is based on the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol
- HTTP can support file transfer
- BitTorrent, Gnutella and other distributed file transfers systems use peer-to-peer
- In Systems Network Architecture, LU 6.2 Connect:Direct and XCOM Data Transport are traditionally used to transfer files
- Many instant messaging or LAN messenger systems support the ability to transfer files
- Computers may transfer files to peripheral devices such as USB flash drives
- Dial-up modems null modem links used XMODEM, YMODEM, ZMODEM and similar
See also[edit]
- File sharing
- Managed file transfer
- Peer-to-peer file sharing
- Pull technology
- Push technology
- Sideloading
References[edit]
- ^ Prince, Brian (24 January 2012). "Should Organizations Retire FTP for Security?". Security Week. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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