Summary

There are several protocols that can be used to move files from one location on a network to another. Though FTP, the original file transfer protocol, is still very common, it is not particularly secure and is generally discouraged for common use. Administrators increasingly prefer secure alternatives like those in the OpenSSH family, or web-based file transfer options like the WebDAV protocol or GUI SSH/FISH clients on the user side. Under Fedora Core, you can run a full array of FTPs and client programs to meet every user's need. As long as you keep an eye on secure configurations and track problems immediately, you should have little trouble managing file transfers across your networks and between your servers.