Hands On Training

Protocol Deep Dive: FTP and Its Variants

Pluralsight

Course Features

Duration

143 minutes

Delivery Method

Online

Available on

Downloadable Courses

Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop, Laptop

Language

English

Subtitles

English

Level

Intermediate

Teaching Type

Self Paced

Video Content

143 minutes

Course Description

You will need to be able to securely and quickly transfer files, regardless of whether you are an engineer or business administrator. Protocol Deep Dive FTP and Its Variants teaches you the fundamental knowledge necessary to operate and deploy a range of file transfer services. First, you'll learn all about the active and passive FTP operating modes as well as the technical details that surround their operation. You will then learn how to overcome security issues with the original FTP specification, by deploying FTP Secure via SSL or SSH-based FTP. You will also learn how to protect your organization's file transfer capabilities when you migrate IPv6. This includes security updates and protocol messaging. After completing this course, your knowledge and skills will allow you to choose the best file transfer method for a particular business outcome or goal. This includes expert-level troubleshooting and fault isolation as well as detailed packet flow analysis.

Course Overview

International Faculty

Post Course Interactions

Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Case Studies, Captstone Projects

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

You will learn foundational knowledge required to deploy and operate a variety of file transfer services

First, you will learn about the classic FTP operating modes, active and passive, along with all the technical details surrounding their operation

Next, you will discover how to overcome security flaws with the original FTP specification by deploying FTP Secure via SSL (FTPS) or SSH-based FTP (SFTP)

Finally, you will explore how to preserve your enterprise's file transfer capabilities during an IPv6 migration, which includes protocol messaging and security updates

When you're finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to select the right file transfer method given a specific business goal or outcome

This includes expert-level troubleshooting, fault isolation, and detailed packet flow analysis

Course Content

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Module 1: Starting at the Beginning: FTP Active Mode

Module 2: Simplifying Operations with FTP Passive Mode

Module 3: Protecting Data with FTP Secure (FTPS)

Module 4: Improving Confidentiality with SSH FTP (SFTP)

Course Instructors

Nick Russo

Instructor

Nicholas (Nick) Russo, CCDE #20160041 and CCIE #42518, is an internationally recognized expert in IP/MPLS networking and design. To grow his skillset, Nick has been focused advancing Network DevOps v...