Summary
File transfer and access has become one of the fundamental requirements of internetworking. The Application layer of the TCP/IP reference model provides three protocols to implement file transfer and access: FTP, TFTP, and NFS.
FTP can be described as the primary Application layer protocol being implemented for file transfer. FTP provides user authentication services in addition to its file transfer features. TFTP is typically used in scenarios where a small number of files need to be transferred without any user authentication or security. File access across disparate operating systems is possible by using NFS. This protocol uses its core component protocols, such as Mount protocol, port mapper, and file handle, to establish a connection ...
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