This video tutorial demonstrates how to add and manage file transfer services like FTP, FTPS, SFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, AS2, OFTP, TFTP, AFTP, WebDAV, and WebDAVs, using JSCAPE MFT Server, a highly secure, platform independent managed file transfer server.
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Updated Video: How To Add and Manage File Transfer Services
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Using Windows FTP scripts to automate file transfers
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Using Windows FTP scripts to automate file transfers
Before they discoveredmanaged file transfer (MFT), many Microsoft-oriented customers relied on Windows File Transfer Protocol (FTP) scripts to automate their file transfer workflows. Windows FTP scripts enable you to string together a chain of commands in a file you can invoke through the command line, a batch file, Windows PowerShell, Windows Task Scheduler or a third-party automation tool.
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Top 5 FTP Alternatives for Businesses | JSCAPE
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Overview
In our last post, we talked about the importance of applying the CIA Triad to enterprise file transfers. Interestingly, one of the most widely used file transfer protocols, FTP, fails to meet the security goals of that triad. If you're using FTP in your business operations, it's high time to find an alternative. This post introduces you to some FTP alternatives for business.
Read MoreTopics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTPS, FTP
Mapping FTP, FTPS, or SFTP Server Drives to Samba
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Overview
There are a couple of reasons why you'll want to map file transfer server drives to Samba shares. Maybe your users have existing files on a separate machine that doesn't have any file transfer service running on it but does have Samba. Or perhaps your file transfer server lacks disk space and you want to extend storage on a separate (Samba-equipped) machine.
Whatever your reasons are, this is how you map FTP, FTPS, or SFTP server drives to Samba shares on JSCAPE MFT Server.
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EDI Transmission Types Every Trading Partner Should Know
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Overview
In order to conduct Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions with a trading partner, businesses need a way of transmitting their EDI messages. Today, we take a look at the most widely used EDI transmission types, their main characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages.
Read MoreHow To Use A Windows FTP Client For Secure Downloads
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Despite FTP's vulnerabilities, many Windows users still use FTP clients for transferring files over the Internet. If you really have to keep using that archaic file transfer protocol, at least do it securely. Here's what we suggest when using a Windows FTP Client for secure downloads.
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Still confused with SMTP ports? Read this
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Have you ever been in a situation where you had to enter an email service’s Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) port number? What number did you specify? 25? 587? 465? All three TCP port numbers are associated with SMTP. SMTP differs from other network protocols in a way that it’s associated with multiple port numbers. Most network protocols are only associated with one. For example, FTP = 21, SFTP = 22, HTTP = 80 and so on.
Read MoreTopics: Secure File Transfer, FTP, SMTP ports, port 587, port 25
Forwarding Files from FTP to an SFTP Server with JSCAPE
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JSCAPE is pleased to announce the release of AnyClient 4.2. This release includes several new features and enhancements, highlights of which include:
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FTP automation without using scripts
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Overview
FTP automation is usually achieved by employing scripts or batch files. There's an easier way to do it.
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SMTP vs IMAP vs POP3 - Knowing The Difference
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Your ability to send and receive emails is largely due to 3 TCP protocols: SMTP, IMAP, and POP3. If you've got a couple of minutes to spare, now's a good time to know what they are and how they differ from one another.
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