File Transfer
Transferring data (files) to and from servers in the Server Farm opens the possibility of a security issue for both the data and the systems. The Systems Administration group supports the use of encrypted protocols during file transfer. Using an encrypted protocol reduces the chance of a security issue.
Several protocols are recommended. Which you use depends on what machines you're using during file transfer and what types of transfers you need to do. The following chart shows which file transfer protocols are recommended for each client and server combination.
To decide which of the recommended protocols is the best one for your transfer, see Choosing a File Transfer Protocol.
| Recommended File Transfer Options | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFTP/SCP | WebDAV | FTP over SSL (FTPS) |
Microsoft File Sharing (SMB/CIFS) |
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| Unix Client & Win/Unix Server |
X |
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| Win Client & Win/Unix Server |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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| Mac Client & Win/Unix Server |
X | X | X | X | ||||
| CornellC Mainframe MVS Server to Win/Unix Server as a Client |
X | |||||||
Note: If you are performing a file transfer using a system not listed above, send e-mail to systems-support@cornell.edu. If your transfer involves the mainframe, send e-mail to mainframesystems@cornell.edu. The Systems Support or Mainframe group will work with you to find a secure solution.