MSc Publishing on the Web Week 2 TCP/IP and FTP
What is TCP Transmission Control Protocol Enables all devices to communicate with each other using a common protocol
What is IP Internet Protocol A means of giving each device a unique name so that it can be identified. Domain name: IP address:
What is FTP? 1. File Transfer Protocol 2. Oldest method of transferring files over the Internet
Purpose of FTP Site 1. Download files 2. Upload files
Accessing an FTP Site 1. Via a web browser 2. Using FTP software
FTP Programs 1. Easily downloadable 2. Need to know FTP domain name 3. Accessed via a log on using either anonymous, user or guest password
Finding FTP Programs Anonymous FTP programs Hensawww.hensa.ac.ukwww.hensa.ac.uk Sun Sitewww.sunsite.doc.ac.ukwww.sunsite.doc.ac.uk Funetftp.funet.fiftp.funet.fi
Finding webspace There are hundreds of providers that provide free or subscribed webspace.