by Tim Young | Oct 11, 2024 | FTP Basics
We recently reviewed the future of managed file transfer, which got us thinking about one of the oldest file transfer protocols in existence: FTP. Will a protocol originally written in 1971 still have value and utility as the web evolves? Let’s review. How prevalent...
by Tim Young | Sep 27, 2024 | FTP Basics
It’s easy to confuse secure file transfer servers with file servers. And it’s even easier to use “file server” for a broad category of devices that handle a number of different functions. Our goal in this post is to clarify what file servers are so that you can better...
by Tim Young | Mar 17, 2025 | FTP Basics, SFTP Background
Setting up an SFTP server (or Secure File Transfer Protocol server) is much easier than it used to be, but there are still some important details that can trip up even a seasoned administrator. So today, we’re discussing a step-by-step guide for setting up an SFTP...
by Tim Young | Apr 18, 2024 | FTP Basics, FTP Ports
In the past, we’ve covered the basics of FTP port management in our overview of FTP and FTPS ports blog. However, there are several additional best practices to consider when managing FTP server ports. Let’s dive in. 1. Bulletproof your port forwarding Cerberus FTP...
by Sheri Otto | Apr 11, 2024 | Automation, FTP Basics, FTP Server Security
If you’re on the path to enhancing your file transfer processes with an FTP script, you’re likely aiming to increase efficiency, reduce errors and guarantee reliability in your data exchanges. FTP scripting centers around a pivotal question — “How...
by Tim Young | Apr 4, 2024 | FTP Basics
Two types of secure FTP exist: FTPS and FTPES. While they are both built on the same protocol, FTPS and FTPES have subtle differences that make them better for different secure file transfer scenarios. In this blog, we’ll compare the differences between FTPS and FTPES...
by Tim Young | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Basics, FTP Server Security, SFTP Background, Windows Server
Choosing a file transfer solution for Windows can be a challenge. The two most popular options: SFTP and FTPS, each have advantages and disadvantages that can impact your business. This blog post will compare SFTP versus FTPS to help you understand which protocol best...
by Paul Harada | May 9, 2022 | FTP Basics, Informational, New Release, Web Client, Windows Server
Cerberus FTP is pleased to provide long file path support in all of its file system operations. Following Windows 10 removal of the maximum of 260 characters for a file name and folder path limitation, this enhancement enables the ability to navigate through to a...
by Grant Averett | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Basics, FTP Server Security
Introduction to Secure File Transfer Protocols Are you curious about which protocols your FTP Server should support? With so many protocols available and so many opinions on the Internet, this can be a difficult decision to make. We have compiled an easy-to-understand...
by Ron Hagag | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Basics, Informational, Windows Server
Despite the perception that the world is moving to cloud FTP solutions, many companies prefer to keep file servers on-premise based on factors like security, availability, and cost. For such companies, the most common environment in the world, with approximately 50%...
by Ron Hagag | Jan 21, 2022 | FTP Basics, Informational
On-premise FTP Servers and cloud FTP environments both come with benefits and drawbacks, leading many IT managers and system administrators to set up hybrid file transfer/cloud storage solutions. In this guide, we review the key differences between on-premise and...
by Tim Young | Mar 8, 2023 | FTP Basics, FTP Server Security
Secure file transfer has come a long way from its creation in the 1970s, and its latest evolution has seen a shift towards cloud-based file transfer. But are cloud-hosted file servers better options than on-premise file servers? Each file server hosting method has its...
by Tim Young | Oct 10, 2019 | FTP Basics
It’s no easy job managing and maintaining the IT infrastructure of an organization. System administrators regularly worry about many different aspects of their IT organization: downtime, server failures, upgrade issues and capacity problems, and more. Unfortunately,...
by Dana Anderson | Nov 27, 2019 | FTP Basics, FTP Server Security, Regulatory Compliance
One of our most-visited help articles is “How can I make Cerberus FTP Server secure?” In that article, we mention FIPS 140-2, but we still get quite a few emails from customers asking whether they should be using FIPS 140-2 mode in Cerberus. So let’s dig into...
by Tim Young | Jun 26, 2023 | FTP Basics, FTP Server Security
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol that is used to transfer files and data between a client and a server on the same network. Once a standard protocol but now considered outdated due to improved and updated versions, FTP has inherent...
by Tim Young | Apr 4, 2024 | FTP Basics
Hypertext transfer protocol, or HTTP, and file transfer protocol secure (or file transfer protocol SSL), known as FTPS, are two of the most common paths for secure file transfer over the web. They were both developed in the later 1990s, and both protocols use similar...
by Tim Young | Jun 6, 2023 | FTP Basics
The Internet Protocol Suite, better known as TCP/IP, is a set of communications rules that allow two or more network devices to communicate. TCP: creates the link that allows the devices to connect and determines how data is packaged into smaller packets before...
by Tim Young | Jun 7, 2023 | FTP Basics
What is SSL? SSL (Secured Sockets Layer), and its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security), are cryptographic protocols used to secure and encrypt sensitive information like credit card numbers, usernames, passwords, and other private data sent over the internet....
by Kyle Lapaglia | Mar 7, 2024 | FTP Basics, SFTP Background
As the digital universe grows, transferring files securely becomes increasingly important. Two commonly used protocols are Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) and Secure Shell File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). Both leverage SSH (Secure Shell) to provide secure file transfer, but...
by Kyle Lapaglia | May 22, 2025 | FTP Basics, Informational
Understanding FTPS and FTP port connections Transferring files securely requires a comprehensive understanding of the connections, ports, and IP addresses utilized by FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and its secure version FTPS (FTP over TLS/SSL). This guide provides an...
