How Does FTP Server Software Work?
FTP server software, such as Sysax Multi Server, is designed to facilitate secure and reliable file transfers across the internet. It allows organizations to establish a dedicated server where users can easily connect, upload, and download files, ensuring the safe exchange of critical documents or data.
By utilizing Sysax Multi Server, the file transfer process becomes streamlined, enabling you to efficiently manage file permissions and control who has access. Whether you're managing internal workflows or distributing important files to clients, Sysax provides a seamless and secure solution for file transfers, ensuring that data remains protected and easy to access for authorized users.
Advantages Of Our Windows File Transfer Software
Sysax Windows file transfer software is designed to provide unmatched flexibility, top-level security, and ease of use for businesses handling sensitive data. Whether you're securely transferring files using SFTP, FTPS, or web-based methods, or managing user authentication through advanced features like Active Directory and public key encryption, our software integrates seamlessly into your existing infrastructure. Compliant with key security standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, Sysax ensures your critical data is protected at all times. Below are some key advantages of our software:
Multiple file transfer methods
- SFTP file transfer: Secure file transfer based on secure shell (SSH2) encryption technology
- FTP and FTPS file transfer: Original file transfer protocol now optionally secured with SSL encryption technology
- HTTP(s) Web based file transfer: Enables client side file transfer using any web browser without the need for special file transfer client software
- Remote shell access: Secure shell or telnet based command line access including support for port forwarding
- Simultaneous multi-protocol access: Enable access using all of the above methods for maximum compatibility and interoperability
Multiple authentication options
- Stand-alone accounts: User accounts created and managed within the software without external dependencies
- Windows NTLM accounts: Authenticate incoming connections using existing local windows accounts on the computer system
- Active directory/LDAP: Provide access for user accounts that are managed by central domain controllers
- Public key authentication: Passwordless SFTP authentication for accounts using SSH public keys
- Radius 2FA: Radius two-factor authentication
- External user database: Authentication using user accounts maintained in an external database (ODBC)
Secure and Reliable
- SSL certificate management: Create certificate signing requests (CSR) and generate self-signed certificates
- Security standards compliance: Configurable to comply with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR data access requirements and strong encryption
- FIPS 140-2 compliance: Configurable to use only FIPS 140-2 validated modules and algorithms
- Access restriction: Access from only specific IP addresses or hostnames can be allowed or blocked. Automatic blocking based on multiple login failures within a specific time limit
- Access logging: detailed logging of all server activities to file and a log database with rollover support
Easy to setup and maintain
- Activity triggers: Automatically initiate server side activities such as OpenPGP encryption or email notification based on files transferred or login attempts of users
- Automatic startup: Runs as a windows service and can be configured to automatically start on system boot
- Web based administration: Secure remote administration of the server using any web browser
- Administration API: Server administation API can be scripted or accessed from the command prompt
- Web interface customization: User facing Web file transfer and other interfaces can be customized