FTP Tutorial

FTP Commands by NightSoft





Introduction

The FTP is a service that has been around since 1973 when it was finally (after a lot of proposed ideas about File
Transfer Mechanisms) completed. The main objectives of the FTP are (as defined in the Rfc 959) 1) Promote sharing
of file (computer programs or data) 2) to shield an user for variation in file storage systems among hosts 3) to
transfer data reliably and effitiently.


FTP

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol, this protocol runs on port 21 and allows users with valid accounts
to upload and download files. This protocol was designed thinking in a Client/server model, so the user would be
able to use it from a terminal. To use it the User invoke an FTP client, just typing 'FTP' (Windows Users should
type 'FTP' at the Command Prompt of in the < Run > window at < Start > (easy heh... :) ) ...yeah windows has it...
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