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Web-Based FTP. Agenda. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) Types of FTP Other Protocols Drawbacks of other Protocols Current Scenario Problem Statement Introduction Proposed Solution Block Diagram Technical Implementation Hardware & Software Requirements Benefits / Advantages Features
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Agenda • FTP (File Transfer Protocol) • Types of FTP • Other Protocols • Drawbacks of other Protocols • Current Scenario • Problem Statement • Introduction • Proposed Solution • Block Diagram • Technical Implementation • Hardware & Software Requirements • Benefits / Advantages • Features • Future Development • Application • Advantages of ASP.NET • Technical Diagrams
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) • A standard network protocol • Used to copy a file from one host to another • Built on a client-server architecture • Utilizes separate control and data connections between the client and server • FTP URL syntax is taking the form: ftp://[<user>[:<password>]@]<host>[:<port>]/<url-path>
Types of FTP • Active FTP • Passive FTP
Other Protocols • TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) • HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) • POP (Post Office Protocol) • UDP (User Datagram Protocol) • IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
Drawbacks of other Protocols • The disadvantages lie in the power when it comes to file uploading. • Also, a programmer needs to have the knowledge required to create the form in HTML, in order to upload the file in question. • A user cannot use a program to perform a mass upload to a server. • Downloads cannot be done on masses as well.
Current Scenario • We need to install a client tool to access data from an FTP server on every machine that we use. • These tools have limited functionality when it comes to handling FTP server data. • Multiple connections cannot be established using a single tool, you need to open multiple instances of the tool to access multiple accounts.
Problem Statement • Currently we need to install a client tool to access data from an FTP server on every machine that we use. Also multiple connections cannot be established using a single tool, you need to open multiple instances of the tool to access multiple accounts. To overcome these limitations we have developed an innovative solution to handle these common problems. As an alternative to the client tool we have developed a web based interface to handle FTP server data which can be accessed from a simple web browser any where across the globe. Also the web interface provides a connection to multiple FTP servers simultaneously. Also our solution provides users to maintain multiple FTP accounts.
Introduction • Web Based FTP can be used to upload, download, view, delete and maintain user accounts on a FTP server via a simple browser. • Web Based FTP can handle multiple FTP connections simultaneously. • Web Based FTP is a new innovation where in you take your FTP client tool to the web and can use it where ever you want.
Proposed Solution • Developing a website that would be able to connect to a FTP server and maintain data on it. • Single sign on access to all your servers. • Also provide connection to multiple FTP servers. • Support all kinds of browser. • Maintain multiple FTP accounts.
Block Diagram Web site Offers User Access the website via web-browser Processing done at server end Maintaining user accountsEstablish ConnectionDirectory ListingFile DeleteDownload FilesUpload FilesMake Directory
Technical Implementation • The Web Based FTPwill be developed on .NET platform. • .NET platform is developed by Microsoft. • .NET is language independent platform. • It supports 4 native and 21 third part languages. • Native languages: C#, J#, VB, VC++. • Third Party languages: Perl, ruby on rails etc. • Web Based FTPwill be developed using C#.
Hardware & Software Requirements • Hardware • Pentium IV or above Processor • 256 MB RAM • 20GB HDD • Access credentials of FTP server • Software • Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Windows 7 • .NET Framework 3.5 • Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 • Web Browser
Benefits • Can be accessed from anywhere across the globe. • No need of installations. • Can manage multiple FTP accounts. • Single sign on access to your account. • Any browser compatible. • Provides facilities to establish connection, provide directory listing, delete files, download files, upload files & make directory.
Features • Maintain user accounts • Establish Connection • Directory Listing • File Delete • Download Files • Upload Files • Make Directory
Future Developments • Enhancement to the website for drag and drop facility to upload and download. • Online Desktop type UI to give the users a rich feel to the website. • Ability to read all the contents directly without the need for downloading.
Application • Online handling of FTP server. • Since its web-based it can eliminate the need to install FTP client tools. • Simultaneous multiple FTP connections. • It can be used to establish connection, provide directory listing, delete files, download files, upload files & make directory.
Advantages of choosing ASP.NET • Powerful database-driven functionality • Faster web applications • Memory leak and crash protection • Multiple language support
Level 0 Data Flow Diagram Web based FTP website user user details services
Level 1 Data Flow Diagram userDB validate and update D user id and password registration user registered unregistered user registered user user details verify authentication user id and password login failed registered user login failed authentication successful logout avail services read and write
login details authentication process user id & password process user id and password Level 2 Data Flow Diagram for Authentication user check user id & password userDB D
Level 2 Data Flow Diagram for Establishing Connection conn response login details connection process connection established user server ip, password & port no userDB D
Three tier system architecture Application Server FTP Server Client Request Database Response Tier 1 GUI presentation Tier 2 Application Logic Tier 3 Database Layer
Deployment Diagram Web Browser Database Server Presentation Layer Database Database Interface FTP Server FTP Content Connection Interface
register Use Case Diagram login establish connection file delete user administrator download files upload files make directory manage user accounts