A

Micro Project
On

“File Transfer Protocol”

Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of

Diploma of Engineering
in
Computer Engineering
By
Anand Chauhan
Sanjana pawar
Rasika Shivdikar
Sagar Ansurkar
Sakshi phadatare

Partik Gurav

Department of Computer
Engineering 2023 - 2024
 CERTIFICATE

VIVA COLLEGE OF DIPLOMA ENGINEERING &

TECHNOLOGY VIRAR (W)
2023-24
This is to certify that the micro project entitled “File Transfer Protocol” has been
submitted under the guidance of Sonal naik in partial fulfillment of the requirement for
the award of Diploma of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Maharashtra State
Board of Technical Education.

“File Transfer Protocol”

GROUP
MEMBERS

66 -Anand Chauhan
67 -Sanjana pawar
68 -Rasika Shivdikar
69 -Sagar Ansurkar
70 -Sakshi phadatre

Project Guide H.O. D

Prof. Partik Gurav Prof. NIKHIL ASOLKAR
 INDEX

Sr. Name of Page

No. the topic no.
PART –A PLAN
1 Brief Introduction 1
2 Aim of the Micro-Project 2
3 Resources Required 3

PART –B OUTCOMES
1 Brief Description 4-5
2 Aim of Micro-Project 6
3 Course Outcomes Integrated 7
4 Procedure followed 8
5 Outputs of the Micro-Projects 9-12
6 Skill Developed 13
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PART-A PLAN
1.0 Brief Introduction

In current times if you want to transfer a file to a friend, you can just attach it in an
email and send it off. With high speed bandwidth being so cheap and plentiful to the
home user, transferring a file in this manner is usually more than adequate. What if you
needed to transfer the file to someone immediately; there could be no delays, it has to
be fast, and the files you are transferring may be very large. In a scenario like this,
email will most likely not be adequate. This is because most email providers limit the
size of your mailbox on their servers, the size of attachments you may receive, and that
there is no guarantee when you send email how long it will take for the recipient to
receive it or i fit will even get there. This is where FTP comes in.

FTP is a software which allows every user to install and transfer files or folders from
one system to the other. It also works in a similar way as HTTP for transferring Web
pages from a server to a user browser. File Transfer protocol is mostly used for
downloading a file from a server and then is uploaded as a Web page file.The governing
body that owns the term FTP, apache defines it as any sending or receiving directories
which are located into the following path /httpdocs/publications,
it is based on transferring files from one place to another.The way File Transfer
Protocol works is by installing the software first on both machines and then simply
taking files one by one and shift them. The software for FTP can be bought or
downloaded form the web browser, however the requirements are a bit different. As
soon as one file is received,the system confirms it by sending a confirmation message to
the system next to it.

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2.0 AIM of Micro-Project

The AIM of this project is to know about the File transfer protocol server

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3.0 Resources Required

Sr. No Name of Specification

Resource

1 Computer/ I3Processor,
Network Computer 2GB
RAM,HDD,250GB

2 Switch 8 ports

3 Any other
resources

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PART-B OUTCOME
1.0 Brief Description
FTP server
FTP stands for "file transfer protocol." FTP powers one of the fundamental Internet functions
and is the prescribed method for the transfer of files between computers. It is also the easiest and
most secure way to exchange files over the Internet.An FTP address looks a lot like an HTTP or
web site address except it uses the prefix ftp:// instead of http://. FTP stands for the File transfer
protocol and is used to transfer files between an FTP server and another computer. In the past,
FTP was much more common than it is today and was the dominant file transfer mechanism on
the Internet. If you needed to transfer files between two computers, you would use FTP to do so.
FTP is still very popular today when a service requires that a lot of files be hosted for other to
people to download. FTP also tends to be faster than other contemporary methods of
transferring files because it was designed to do so. Even more important, FTP support
Automatic Resume. This means that if you are downloading the latest new game demo that is
over 600 megs, and for some reason the download stops in the middle of the transfer, the ftp
client will attempt to on the next download of the same file, to continue from where you left off.
This feature can save you a huge amount of time but is generally only found in specialized
FTP client software and not in your browser software

Most common use of FTP

The most common use of FTP is to download files. FTP is vital to the MP3 music sharing, most
online auctions and game enthusiasts. The ability to transfer files quickly and reliably is
essential for everyone creating and maintaining a web page.
Use of FTP:
Most web hosting services provide FTP access to their customers to allow them to upload the
contents of their web sites.
Companies often have FTP servers that allow users to send and receive files.
Most universities have FTP servers that allow their students to download course materials and
upload assignments for submission.
Use FTP to transfer files among users, especially if the files are too large to attach to an email.
Use FTP to browse through a collection of downloadable files on a public software archive.

Typically, a computer with an FTP address is dedicated to receive an FTP connection. A

computer dedicated to receiving an FTP connection is referred to as an FTP server or FTP
site.What do I need to start using FTP?You need two things to begin using FTP:An FTP client

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application and An FTP server.Where can I get an FTP Client? Most computer operating
systems already come with an FTP client; however, it is not user-friendly. Start
up a command prompt window, type "ftp" and then press “enter.” Chances are you
will be greeted by an "ftp>" prompt. Unless you are well-versed with using command lines and
enjoy typing, there are much easier ways to FTP.FTP Explorer is an FTP client application. It is
designed to make FTP simple and hassle-free. Most people agree it is much easier to use than a
command line FTP client. Download FTP Explorer here.
FTP server set up
In many cases, the FTP server you want to connect to is already out there somewhere, waiting
for you to establish a connection to it.If, however, you want to set up your own FTP server so
other users can connect to your server and transfer files, you have a few options:Many operating
systems come with an FTP server, but it is often disabled for security reasons. Windows XP Pro
includes an FTP server as part of Internet Information Server, but it is disabled by default. Most
Unix and Linux systems include FTP"daemons" as part of their distributions. Check with the
vendor of your operating system to determine if you already have FTP server software.There are
also a variety of third party FTP servers available.

Communication and data transfer:-

FTP may run in active or passive mode, which determines how the data connection is
established.[5] In both cases, the client creates a TCP control connection from a random, usually
an unprivileged, port N to the FTP server command port 21.In active mode, the client starts
listening for incoming data connections from the server on port M. It sends the FTP command
PORT M to inform the server on which port it is listening. The server then initiates a data
channel to the client from its port 20, the FTP server data port.In situations where the client is
behind a firewall and unable to accept incoming TCP connections, passive mode may be used.
In this mode, the client uses the control connection to send a PASV command to the server and
then receives a server IP address and server port number from the server, which the client then
uses to open a data connection from an arbitrary client port to the server IP address and server
port number received.Both modes were updated in September 1998 to support IPv6. Further
changes were introduced to the passive mode at that time, updating it to extended passive
mode.Both modes were updated in September 1998 to support IPv6. Further changes were
introduced to the passive mode at that time,updating it to extended passive mode.The server
responds over the control connection with three-digit status codes in ASCII with an optional text
message. For example, "200" (or "200 OK") means that the last command was successful. The
numbers represent the code for the response and the optional text represents a human-readable
explanation or request (e.g. <Need account for storing file>).[1] An ongoing transfer of file data
over the data connection can be aborted using an interrupt message sent over the
control connection.While transfering data over the network, four data representations can be
used

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File from the Router to an FTP Server:-

Understanding the FTP Username and Password
The FTP protocol requires a client to send a remote username and password on each FTP
request to a server. When you copy a configuration file from the router to a server using FTP,
the Cisco IOS software sends the first valid username it encounters in the following sequence:
The username specified in the
copy
EXEC command, if a username is specified.
The username set by the
ip ftp username
global configuration command, if the command is configured.Anonymous.
The router sends the first valid password it encounters in the following sequence:1.
The password specified in the
copy
command, if a password is specified.2.
The password set by the
ip ftp password
command, if the command is configured.3.
The router forms a password username @router name .domain . The variable username is the
username associated with the current session, router name is the configured host name, and
domain is the domain of the router.The username and password must be associated with an
account on the FTP server. If you are writing to the server, the FTP server must be properly
configured to accept the FTP write request from the user on the router.If the server has a
directory structure, the configuration file or image is written to or copied from the directory
associated with the username on the server. For example, if the system image resides in the
home directory of a user on the server, specify that user name as the remote username.Refer to
the documentation for your FTP server for more information.Use the ip ftp username and ip ftp
password global configuration commands to specify a username and password for all copies.
Include the username in the copy EXEC command if you want to specify a username for that
copy operation only.

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2.0 AIM of Micro-Project

The AIM of this project is to know about the File transfer protocol server

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3.0 Course Outcomes (CO)

1. It provides the sharing of files.

2. It is used to encourage the use of remote computers.
3. It transfers the data more reliably and efficiently.

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4.0ProcedureFollowed

Objectives for a File Transfer Protocol-

Configure FTP Services on Servers Upload a File to the FTP Server Download a File from the
FTP Server To promote sharing of files (computer programs and/or data),To encourage indirect
or implicit (via programs) use of remote computers,To shield a user from variations in file
storage systems among hosts, and To transfer data reliably and efficiently.FTP can be used
directly by a user at a terminal, but is designed mainly for use by programs.The file transfer
protocol (FTP) is a method for efficiently transferring files between computers over a
network.We must distinguish the FTP protocol from the usual ftp programs that we find in Unix
and windows (which are client programs).
These ftp programs are simple to use: you simply type ftp followed by the name of the computer
to which you want to connect and exchange files with.
Configuration steps:-
SUMMARY STEPS:-1. enable2. configure terminal3. ip ftp username username4. ip ftp
password password5. end

Part 1:
Configure FTP Services on Servers
Step 1:

Configure the FTP service on Central Server.a. Click Central Server > Config tab
> FTP. b. Click On to enable FTP service.c. In User Setup, create the following user accounts.
Click the + button to add the account:Username Password Permissions anonymous anonymous
limited to Read and List administrator cisco full permission. Click the default cisco user account
and click the - button to delete it. Close the Central Server configuration window.
Step 2:
Configure the FTP service on Branch Server.Repeat Step 1 on Branch Server.
Part 2:

Upload a File to the FTP Server

Step 1:
Transfer the README.txt file from the home laptop to Central Server.As network
administrator, you must place a notice on the FTP servers. The document has been created on
the home laptop and must be uploaded to the FTP servers.a. Click Home Laptop and click the
Desktop tab > Text Editor. b. Open the README.txt file and review it. Close the Text Editor
when done. Note: Do not change the file because this affects scoring.c. In the Desktop tab, open
the Command Prompt window and perform the following steps:1) Type ftp central server.pt.pka
. Wait several seconds while the client connects.
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Note: Since Packet Tracer is a simulation, it can take up to 30 seconds for FTP to connect the
first time.2) The server prompts for a username and password. Use the credentials for the
administrator account.3) The prompt changes to ftp>. List the contents of the directory by
typing dir. The file directory on Central Server displays.4) Transfer the README.txt file: at the
ftp> prompt, type put README.txt. The README.txt file is transferred from the home laptop
to Central Server.5) Verify the transfer of the file by typing dir. The README.txt file is now
listed in the file directory.6) Close the FTP client by typing quit. The prompt will return to PC>.
Step 2:
Transfer the README.txt file from the home laptop to Branch Server.a. Repeat Step 1c to
transfer the README.txt file to branch server.pt.pka. b. Close the Command Prompt and Home
Laptop windows, respectively.
Part 3:

Download a File from the FTP Server

Step 1:
Transfer README.txt from Central Server to PC2.a. Click PC2 and click the Desktop tab
> Command Prompt.1) Type ftp central server.pt.pka.2) The server prompts for a username and
password. Use the credentials for the anonymous account.3) The prompt changes to ftp>. List
the contents of the directory by typing dir. The README.txt file is listed at the top of the
directory list.4) Download the README.txt file: at the ftp> prompt, type get README.txt.
The README.txt file is transferred to PC2.5) Verify that the anonymous account does not have
the permission to write files to Central Server by typing put sample File.txt. The following error
message displays:Writing file sample File.txt tocentralserver.pt.pka:File transfer in progress..
%Error ftp://central server.pt.pka/sample File.txt (No such file or directory Or Permission
denied)550-Requested action not taken. permission denied).6) Close the FTP client by typing
quit. The prompt returns to the PC> prompt.7) Verify the transfer of the file to PC2 by typing
dir. README.txt is listed in the directory.8) Close the command line window.
b. In the Desktop tab, open the Text Editor and then the README.txt file to verify the integrity
of the file.c. Close the Text Editor and then the PC2 configuration window.

Step 2:
Transfer the README.txt file from Branch Server to the Smart Phone.Repeat Step 1 for Smart
Phone, except download the README.txt file from branch server.pt.pka.

Advantages:-
FTP can be used numerous amounts of time {Unlimited}

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FTP can be used any time of the day

Files can be transferred without any hassle
No limit as to how many files or folders can be transferred
Disadvantages:-
Mostly used on Unix and Linux computer systems
Not compatible with every system and lacks support
ASCII mode and Binary Mode are used and differ from the way they send data.

5.0 Outputs of Micro-Projects

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A)File transfer protocol:

B)File transfer system Mode

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7.0 Skill Developed

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Thus we studied the importance and used of file transfer protocol Server (FTP)

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