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Install A Linux SFTP Server Via Command Line And Configure Via Web UI

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Overview

Let's say you want to install an SSH FTP server (SFTP) on a Linux machine devoid of a GUI. However, after installation, you don't want to configure it (add users, create keys, enable public key authentication, choose algorithms, etc.) locally, moreso via the SFTP client. Instead, you want this SFTP server to be configured remotely through a graphical Web user interface. This is how we recommend you do it.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP

What port does SFTP use?

Updated by Van Glass on

The SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) uses TCP port 22 as its default port number. However, if you or your server administrator wishes to assign a different port number for your SFTP service, the protocol allows it. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the default SFTP port number and tackle some key considerations when choosing alternate port numbers for your SFTP server.

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Topics: SFTP, ssh, sftp server, sftp port number

How to Monitor SFTP Directories & Download Files

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to monitor directories on a remote SFTP server and then download any new files on a periodic basis.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Videos, Tutorials, SFTP

Why and How You Should Verify An SSH/SFTP Client Key's Fingerprint Before Using It

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

In one of our previous posts, we talked about the importance of authenticating an SFTP host before logging into it and how to use the host's RSA key fingerprint to carry out the authentication. The same principle applies when you import a user's client key for public key authentication. If you'd like to walk through it with an expert, request a free trial.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer, SFTP

Understanding key differences between FTP, FTPS and SFTP

Updated by Van Glass on

When it comes to moving files across networks, not many protocols are as established as File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS) and Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). Organizations rely on these protocols to move files internally — between branches or departments — or externally to suppliers, customers or trading partners. 

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Topics: Managed File Transfer, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, FTPS, FTP

How to Use Windows SMB Share As Network Storage | JSCAPE

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

When a user uploads files via FTP/S, SFTP, HTTP/S, or any supported file transfer protocol to JSCAPE MFT Server, those files don't have to be stored on the same machine as that server. Instead, you can have those files redirected to a variety of network storage options like a remote SFTP service, Amazon S3, Dropbox and several others. In this post we're going to show you how to store uploaded files to a remote Windows SMB share.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Tutorials, SFTP

How to Test SFTP Connectivity to Remote Hosts | JSCAPE

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Let's say you're trying to connect with a remote SFTP host, perhaps one of your own SFTP servers or one owned by one of your trading partners. While there are tools like nmap and netstat that you can use to test SFTP connectivity, you can also use JSCAPE MFT Monitor.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Videos, Tutorials, SFTP

How To Address the IT Skills Gap In Manufacturing | JSCAPE

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

While the IT skills gap is sometimes exaggerated, there are some industries where the tech talent shortage is really a major issue. One of those industries is manufacturing. Despite growing adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, analytics, robotics and automation, which are often perceived to eliminate jobs, manufacturers are actually faced with a widening skills gap. Meaning, there are actually more jobs to fill.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Business Process Automation, SFTP, Triggers, FTPS, AS2

Using A Remote SFTP Service As Network Storage For Your MFT Server

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

JSCAPE MFT Server's Network Storage module (formerly known as Reverse Proxy) allows you to utilize various remote services and storage solutions as additional storage for your managed file transfer server. This can come in handy when your MFT Server machine has limited storage capacity or if you simply want to store certain user files elsewhere. One of the supported services is SFTP. If you have an SFTP server with lots of free storage space and you want to use that as a network storage for your MFT Server, you should find this post useful.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Managed File Transfer, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP

How To Set Up An SFTP Reverse Proxy in JSCAPE MFT Gateway

Updated by John Carl Villanueva on

Overview

An SFTP reverse proxy adds another layer of security to SFTP services. In addition to SFTP's ability to encrypt data in transit and provide 2-factor authentication, an SFTP reverse proxy brings in several other security-related benefits such as hiding user credentials and the identities of your internal servers. An SFTP reverse proxy can be easy to set up and this post will show you how.

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Topics: JSCAPE MFT, Tutorials, Secure File Transfer, SFTP, Reverse Proxy

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