Understanding FTP Server along with functions, how to work and sample FTP Server applications

Before discussing about FTP Server We must first understand what is meant by FTP or that has the length of File Transfer Protocol. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the definition of a network protocol usually used for exchanging data or files interchangeably using an intermediary TCP connection.

Data exchange activities can be done in two directions, so that all connected can do the upload and download likewise otherwise. The process of exchanging data on FTP also involves two services namely FTP Server and FTP Client.

In this occasion the authors will focus more on the discussion on FTP Server only, covering the understanding, function and how the FTP Server works itself. As the name implies FTP Server is the definition of a Server or a parent device that is running an FTP service (data exchange or file). The existence of this FTP Server has a very vital position and should exist as a condition of FTP service occurrence.

FTP Server functions