FTP Servers Being Replaced With Online Services
FTP Servers are still the most popular way to store and transfer large files. As browsers get better suited to dealing with file uploads and downloads, new web services are emerging to replace FTP. Online file transfer and sharing services provide an affordable, easy-to-use alternative to traditional FTP servers.
Why should you consider replacing your FTP server?
1. Easy to Use: Online file transfer sites are easier to use than FTP, can be accessed through a web browser, require no additional downloads and can be accessed from anywhere.
2. More Secure: With most web-based transfer services, passwords are always sent over an encrypted connection.
3. Branded Experience: You can customize the look and style of your file transfer service and upload your company logo for a branded experience.
4. Activity Notifications: Receive notifications when users upload or download files, leave comments, or make any changes to files.
5. View Files Online: With file previews, you can view images and common office documents online without the need to download.
6. Search: Quickly find documents by searching through the title and content of Word documents, PowerPoint files, Spreadsheets, PDF documents and more.
7. Integrate with Your Website: Web-based services can be easily linked to from your existing website to provide a seamless experience to your clients and partners.
8. Manage Users: Controlling access to files is simple and does not require calling the IT department any time you need to add users, remove users, or reset your password.
9. Comments: Post comments on files to leave messages and communicate with other members of the Hub.
10. Version Control: Version history lets you view the history of previous versions, compare them to one another and restore an older document.