file transfer protocol (FTP)
client-server protocol which allows a computer user to transfer files from one computer to another over a network | ||||
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File Transfer Protocol Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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File Transfer Protocol
(FTP) A client-server protocol which allows a user on one computer to transfer files to and from another computer over a TCP/IP network. Also the client program the user executes to transfer files. It is defined in STD 9, RFC 959.
See also anonymous FTP, FSP, TFTP.
Unix manual page: ftp(1).
(1994-12-01)
(FTP) A client-server protocol which allows a user on one computer to transfer files to and from another computer over a TCP/IP network. Also the client program the user executes to transfer files. It is defined in STD 9, RFC 959.
See also anonymous FTP, FSP, TFTP.
Unix manual page: ftp(1).
(1994-12-01)
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
FTP - File Transfer Protocol
Internet tool to transfer files through the Internet from one computer to another. FTP is used to download files from another computer, as well as to upload files from your computer to a remote computer. Through (regular) FTP you can login to another Internet site but you must have a user ID and a password . Anonymous FTP servers don't require usernames or passwords, but you can't upload files to anonymous FTP servers.
Internet tool to transfer files through the Internet from one computer to another. FTP is used to download files from another computer, as well as to upload files from your computer to a remote computer. Through (regular) FTP you can login to another Internet site but you must have a user ID and a password . Anonymous FTP servers don't require usernames or passwords, but you can't upload files to anonymous FTP servers.
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
FTP
File Transfer Protocol used for downloading files on the Internet. Listings of ftp sites are available from Mosaic. (See also File transfer , Remote login , Mosaic , and Protocol )
File Transfer Protocol used for downloading files on the Internet. Listings of ftp sites are available from Mosaic. (See also File transfer , Remote login , Mosaic , and Protocol )
| Internetworking Terms |
File Transfer Protocol
A protocol which allows a user on one host to access, and transfer files to and from, another host over a network. Also, FTP is usually the name of the program the user invokes to execute the protocol. It is defined in STD 9, RFC 959. See also: anonymous FTP and FTP FAQ's
A protocol which allows a user on one host to access, and transfer files to and from, another host over a network. Also, FTP is usually the name of the program the user invokes to execute the protocol. It is defined in STD 9, RFC 959. See also: anonymous FTP and FTP FAQ's
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FTP
File Transfer Protocol. The basic Internet File Transfer Protocol, which is based on TCP/IP, enables the fetching and storing of files between hosts on the Internet.
File Transfer Protocol. The basic Internet File Transfer Protocol, which is based on TCP/IP, enables the fetching and storing of files between hosts on the Internet.
| The Internet Dictionary |
FTP
(File Transfer Protocol). The principle of FTP is simple. You logon to a site (using your FTP software), then you choose a file to transfer. All FTP activity requires you to log on to the remote computer with a user name and password. To get to files shown on the map, it's important to understand the concept of anonymous FTP. Here, you log on to the machine as a guest rather than as an authorized account holder. In this situation, type "anonymous" as the user name and your full e-mail address as the password. Once you log on, you'll be able to access specified directories as an anonymous user. You can also access FTP sites with your Web browser. In the location or dialog box, type ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx, then click from directory to directory. But be warned: this procedure doesn't always work, and Web browsers tend to be much slower at file transfers than dedicated FTP clients.
(File Transfer Protocol). The principle of FTP is simple. You logon to a site (using your FTP software), then you choose a file to transfer. All FTP activity requires you to log on to the remote computer with a user name and password. To get to files shown on the map, it's important to understand the concept of anonymous FTP. Here, you log on to the machine as a guest rather than as an authorized account holder. In this situation, type "anonymous" as the user name and your full e-mail address as the password. Once you log on, you'll be able to access specified directories as an anonymous user. You can also access FTP sites with your Web browser. In the location or dialog box, type ftp://xxx.xxx.xxx, then click from directory to directory. But be warned: this procedure doesn't always work, and Web browsers tend to be much slower at file transfers than dedicated FTP clients.
File Transfer Protocol Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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file transfer protocol
Noun
1. protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
(synonym) FTP
(hypernym) protocol, communications protocol
(hyponym) anonymous ftp, anonymous file transfer protocol
(classification) computer science, computing
Noun
1. protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
(synonym) FTP
(hypernym) protocol, communications protocol
(hyponym) anonymous ftp, anonymous file transfer protocol
(classification) computer science, computing
| hEnglish - advanced version |
file transfer protocol
file transfer protocol
n : (computer science) protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network [syn: ftp]
file transfer protocol
n : (computer science) protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network [syn: ftp]
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
FTP
File Transfer Protocol: CAC (comhghnás aistrithe comhad) :-)
I ftp'ed ...: D'ftpáil mé ...
File Transfer Protocol: CAC (comhghnás aistrithe comhad) :-)
I ftp'ed ...: D'ftpáil mé ...
File Transfer Protocol Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Communications protocol used to copy files from one computer to another.
Communications protocol used to copy files from one computer to another.
File Transfer Protocol Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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File Transfer Protocol
FTP or File Transfer Protocol is used to transfer data from one computer to another over the Internet, or through a network.
Specifically, FTP is a commonly used protocol for exchanging files over any network that supports the TCP/IP protocol (such as the Internet or an intranet). There are two computers involved in an FTP transfer: a server and a client. The FTP server, running FTP server software, listens on the network for connection requests from other computers. The client computer, running FTP client software, initiates a connection to the server. Once connected, the client can do a number of file manipulation operations such as uploading files to the server, download files from the server, rename or delete files on the server and so on. Any software company or individual programmer is able to create FTP server or client software because the protocol is an open standard. Virtually every computer platform supports the FTP protocol. This allows any computer connected to a TCP/IP based network to manipulate files on another computer on that network regardless of which operating systems are involved (if the computers permit FTP access). There are many existing FTP client and server programs. FTP servers can be set up anywhere between game servers, voice servers, internet hosts, and other physical servers.
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