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How to install and configure an Ubuntu FTP server

An Ubuntu FTP server makes it easy to upload and download files, with each connection managed securely and individually. Whether you’re setting up file sharing for personal use or managing data transfers in a professional environment, this step-by-step Ubuntu FTP server tutorial…

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How to install an Ubuntu SFTP server

Compared to the unsecured FTP protocol, SFTP allows you to transfer encrypted files via a secure connection. In this dedicated guide we will explain what the system requirements are and what configuration options are available to you so you can easily and quickly set up an Ubuntu…

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WinSCP

Are you still transferring your data online over an unencrypted connection via FTP (File Transfer Protocol)? WinSCP offers a comfortable and secure alternative to the current FTP client programs for the operating system, Windows. The encrypted network connection is based on the…

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How to install and setup WinSCP

With WinSCP, you can safely create your ideal data transfer between your local Windows PC and a web server. The open source software supports all current protocols and its quick and simple installation process provides an experience that’s satisfying for the user. With the choice…

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What is a VPS (Virtual Private Server)?

A virtual private server (VPS) is a compromise between shared hosting and a dedicated server. The VPS product allows web hosts to combine the strengths of both hosting models in one, cost-efficient IaaS solution. We’ll take a closer look at this hosting solution, demonstrating…

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SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)

Using SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), you can transfer data bidirectionally within an authorised group of people in a particularly secure way. The transfer between the client and server takes place via an encrypted IP-based data tunnel. The basic File Transfer Protocol (FTP)…

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

The Internet is dependent on various protocols for facilitating communication. The File Transfer Protocol ensures that we can upload data to a server and download it again at a later point. You’re bound to run into FTP again and again, especially in the context of creating…

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What is a server?

When talking about web hosting, it is impossible to avoid the term ‘server’. So what is a server? And how does it work? In IT, there are actually two definitions of the term. The traditional server is the software for network services, but more recently the word has also been…

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How to use SSH keys

Operating and managing a remote server located in a data centre is often carried out by using a secure network connection provided by the SSH protocol. The necessary registration on the server is preceded by an authentication process. Usually this occurs in the form of the…

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