Tag: FTP

File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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  File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is used to transfer files from a computer/client/server on a network and access online archives. Its architecture is built on a client-server model and uses TCP to guarantee delivery of files. By authenticating themselves with clear-text sign-in protocols (username/passwords), users can enjoy the […]

Process/Application Layer

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  The Application Layer gives applications access to the services of the other layers and defines the protocols that applications use to send and receive information. This layer is the first step in getting information onto the network. There are numerous Application Layer protocols and new ones come […]