FTP or HTTP?
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Charles256
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FTP or HTTP?
So we all know that FTP is what you use to transfer large files, it's easier for those with half of a technical know how. But how do you convince your boss to use FTP when they're expecting clients to submit large files regularly or is using HTTP acceptable? Give me some evidence when you make your claim for either one please. 
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The main difference between FTP and HTTP is that FTP has an authenticated session with the reconnection benefits that implies. However, you can also implement an authenticated session with the HTTP as well as reconnection functionality -- but you need to do it yourself. So it is really a money question for your boss unless she/he does not mind clients transfers failing and having to restart.
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Thanks, arborint, for that concise and clear comparison. Very useful knowledge!arborint wrote:The main difference between FTP and HTTP is that FTP has an authenticated session with the reconnection benefits that implies. However, you can also implement an authenticated session with the HTTP as well as reconnection functionality -- but you need to do it yourself. So it is really a money question for your boss unless she/he does not mind clients transfers failing and having to restart.