A Secure File Share Alternative to FTP
Currently using FTP to share some files, The powers that be decided that I can't use FTP anymore for this task so I need to find an extremely securealternative to FTP that is still functional and user friendly. Anyone have any suggestions?
July 18th, 2008 12:13pm
FTPSWhen security is the main concern, you can use the FTP over SSL (FTPS) functionality of the FTP7 server, which can beseparately downloaded and installed on Windows Server 2008.WebDAVAnother popular alternative to FTP is WebDAV. You can use the WebDAV extensions to Windows Server 2008 to enable document exchange in IIS 7. WebDAV enables file manipulation through the web interface. More information here. WebDAV enabled websites can be secured using HTTP over SSL (HTTPS).SharepointWhen usability is the main concern, you can use document libraries in Sharepoint Services (free) or Sharepoint Server. (more feature rich)Using Sharepoint technologyallows you to share files in a web interface and optionally surround them with workflows. You can secureyour document libraries using HTTP over SSL (HTTPS).Particularly useful in Sharepoint Services 3.0 and Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server (MOSS) 2007 is the ability to access a document library as a file share. Internally this might save you the hassle of uploading files in the web interface. It might also give you the opportunity to share these files using the FTP over SSL functionality described above for people who want to continue using FTP style communication.Exchange Public FoldersWhen you're using Microsoft Exchange Server you might also want to check out Public Folders. Please note Sharepoint Services weremeant to replace the Public Folder functionality in Exchange. Exchange Server 2007 pre-SP1 does not contain the Public Folder functionality.
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July 19th, 2008 10:35am
Sander Berkouwer,Thank you very much for helping me out on this!!! :)
July 21st, 2008 11:06am
Hi Nathan,
Don't forget the free product with a small footprint which is an FTP alternative, FTP replacement, and web based file sharing solution:
http://FileSharePlus.com
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August 9th, 2010 7:49pm
Take a look at eTransmittal.com as an online FTP alternative.
January 25th, 2011 12:40pm