Overview In a previous post, we talked about typical situations that call for server to server file transfers. We’re pretty sure some of you want to know how they’re actually set up, so we came up with this blog post. In this article, we’ve outlined all the necessary steps you need to take to set up a server to server file transfer.
Overview A couple of weeks ago, we compared the advantages and disadvantages of using Amazon S3 and local storage as file storage system for JSCAPE MFT Server. For those who want to try storing their file transfer server end user files on Amazon S3, this post is for you.
Topics:
JSCAPE MFT,
Managed File Transfer,
Tutorials,
Reverse Proxy
When you first launch your web file transfer service on JSCAPE MFT Server, you'll notice that the web user interface has the JSCAPE branding starting from the login screen and continuing inside. You can actually customize that and make it your own.
Topics:
JSCAPE MFT,
Managed File Transfer,
Tutorials
An Overview of HMAC Data integrity checks are vital to secure communications. They enable communicating parties to verify the integrity and authenticity of the messages they receive. In secure file transfer protocols like FTPS, SFTP, and HTTPS, data integrity/message authentication is usually achieved through a mechanism known as HMAC (Hash-based message authentication code). In this post, we explain what HMAC is, its basic inner workings, and how it secures data transfers.
Topics:
Secure File Transfer,
SFTP,
FTPS,
HMAC
When I first read about HSTS, my first reaction was, "What's this? A replacement for HTTPS? Considering the ubiquity of HTTPS, shouldn't we be working to improve it first instead of replacing it?" Turned out, my initial understanding of HTTP Strict Transport Security was off the mark.
Topics:
JSCAPE MFT,
Secure File Transfer
A Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) file transfer, which is also known as a web file transfer, is one of the most user-friendly methods of transferring files. For users to upload files or download files with an HTTP server, all they need is a web browser. Users can employ any web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari for that purpose.
Topics:
JSCAPE MFT,
Videos,
File transfer
As you scout for the most cost-effective way of transmitting files with your business units and trading partners, among the many file sharing solutions that will likely stand out are free FTP servers. Most of these software applications are already bundled (or readily available through repositories) in operating systems like Linux, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows, so they likely don't require additional costs ... or so it seems.
Topics:
JSCAPE MFT,
Managed File Transfer,
Business Process Automation,
Secure File Transfer
Not everyone using your web file transfer server needs to have a user account. There can be instances when it's perfectly fine for a user to just carry out an anonymous file upload. Meaning, that user doesn't have to login. This set up can be useful in cases where an outsider just needs to do a one-off upload. We'll show you how to enable that functionality on JSCAPE MFT Server.
Topics:
JSCAPE MFT,
Managed File Transfer,
Tutorials
Overview How do you strengthen a server's user authentication system? Well, one solution would be to add another authentication method. Most servers authenticate users through the usual username-password technique. If you can augment that with another method, you'll be able to make it more difficult for unauthorized users to break in. For servers whose users connect through Web browsers, one option would be something called client certificate authentication. Let's explore what this is.
Topics:
Secure File Transfer,
FTPS,
Client Certificate Authentication,
security
Data connection mode When your File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server runs behind a firewall or Network Address Translation (NAT) router, your users may sometimes encounter connectivity issues. One of the most common causes of FTP connection issues is the data connection mode being used. This mode can be either active or passive. Certain firewall configurations will only allow FTP connections if the data connection is set to a mode that works with a given configuration. This blog will explain the differences between active and passive FTP data connection modes, how they impact firewall configurations and what mode we recommend you use going forward. Although active and passive modes are mentioned in RFC 959, the explanations can be too technical. Before we tackle the main discussion, let’s first review how FTP connections are designed.
Topics:
SFTP,
FTP,
ftp active mode,
ftp active vs passive,
ftp passive mode,
sftp port
