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FTP BASICSFTP BASICS

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Bobbie AtchisonBobbie Atchison5/975/97

(As part of a cooperative(As part of a cooperative

““Internet Training Module” Internet Training Module”

by the members of the by the members of the

Information Technology Learning TeamInformation Technology Learning Team, ,

at the at the

University of Arizona University of Arizona

Main Library, Main Library,

Tucson, Arizona)Tucson, Arizona)

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CONTENTSCONTENTS Introduction Introduction Desired OutcomesDesired Outcomes What is FTP?What is FTP? Modes of TransferModes of Transfer Basic StepsBasic Steps Basic CommandsBasic Commands Setting Up Setting Up QVTNetQVTNet Transferring Using Point and ClickTransferring Using Point and Click Ways to Connect to FTP ServersWays to Connect to FTP Servers SummarySummary TerminologyTerminology Other Miscellaneous Information You Can Brows Through At A Other Miscellaneous Information You Can Brows Through At A

Later DateLater Date

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The objectives of this FTP session are: The objectives of this FTP session are: 1) 1) to promote sharing of files, to promote sharing of files, 2) 2) to transfer data reliably and efficiently,to transfer data reliably and efficiently, 3) 3) to explain different file types,to explain different file types, 4) 4) to explain different file viewing software. to explain different file viewing software. 5) 5) familiarize you with terminology relating to ftpfamiliarize you with terminology relating to ftp 6) 6) help you navigate in ftp directorieshelp you navigate in ftp directories 7) 7) tech you the Basics of ftptech you the Basics of ftp

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DESIRED OUTCOMESDESIRED OUTCOMES

STAFF SHOULD BE ABLE TO:STAFF SHOULD BE ABLE TO: Use the Use the FTP FTP program inside program inside QVTNetQVTNet.. Recognize different types of file extensions. E.g.: Recognize different types of file extensions. E.g.:

--.txt, .avi, .jpg.txt, .avi, .jpg.. Know how to login as Know how to login as “anonymous” “anonymous” in FTP programsin FTP programs Know the difference between Know the difference between ASCII ASCII files and files and BinaryBinary files. files. Know how to Know how to endend an FTP session. an FTP session. Use Use basic FTP basic FTP commands.commands. DefineDefine FTP. FTP. Know that FTP is Know that FTP is “case sensitive”“case sensitive”.. Connect Connect to other FTP addresses and to other FTP addresses and navigatenavigate in them. in them. Know you will need to have an Know you will need to have an “Anti-virus” “Anti-virus” program on program on

your machine (**software on the net may have a virus).your machine (**software on the net may have a virus).

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WHAT IS FTP?WHAT IS FTP?

FTPFTP works on the client/server principle. A works on the client/server principle. A client client program program enables the user to interact with a server enables the user to interact with a server in order to access information and services on the in order to access information and services on the server computer.server computer.

Files that can be transferred are stored on Files that can be transferred are stored on computers called computers called FTP serversFTP servers. To access these . To access these files, an files, an FTP client program FTP client program is used. This is an is used. This is an interface that allows the user to locate the file(s) interface that allows the user to locate the file(s) to be transferred and initiate the transfer process.to be transferred and initiate the transfer process.

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MODE OF TRANSFERMODE OF TRANSFER

There are There are two modes two modes of transfer in FTP: of transfer in FTP: ascii ascii and and binarybinary..

ASCII ASCII is used only for files saved in ASCII format is used only for files saved in ASCII format (this includes Postcript files)(this includes Postcript files)

BinaryBinary is used for files that are formatted and is used for files that are formatted and saved using a wordprocessing software like saved using a wordprocessing software like WordPerfect WordPerfect (.txt)(.txt), spreadsheets , spreadsheets (.xls)(.xls), images , images (.jpg, .gif)(.jpg, .gif), and many executable programs , and many executable programs (.exe) (.exe) and videos and videos (.avi)(.avi). .

QVTNeQVTNet ets the transfer mode automatically.t ets the transfer mode automatically.

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BASIC STEPS BASIC STEPS TO USE FTPTO USE FTP

ConnectConnect to the FTP server to the FTP server NavigateNavigate the file structure to find the file the file structure to find the file

you wantyou want TransferTransfer the file the file The specifics of each step will vary, The specifics of each step will vary,

depending on the depending on the client program client program being being used and the type of Internet connectionused and the type of Internet connection..

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BASIC FTP COMMANDSBASIC FTP COMMANDS FTP FTP - initiate ftp session- initiate ftp session open <host> open <host> - connect to an ftp server- connect to an ftp server binarybinary - specify files to up/download; are more than flat text (up files, images, - specify files to up/download; are more than flat text (up files, images,

programs, etc.)programs, etc.) get <filename> get <filename> - download a file from the server- download a file from the server put <filename> put <filename> - upload a file to the server- upload a file to the server close close - close connection to the server- close connection to the server quit/exit quit/exit - end the ftp session- end the ftp session useruser - re-enter login name - re-enter login name pwdpwd - display present working directory on server - display present working directory on server lpwdlpwd - display the local present working directory (on connecting machine) - display the local present working directory (on connecting machine) cdcd - change directory - change directory dir or ls dir or ls - directory listing of files/directories on Server- directory listing of files/directories on Server lcd lcd - change directory on Local Machine- change directory on Local Machine lcd~ lcd~ - home shortcut- home shortcut mget *.* mget *.* - multiple file downloads- multiple file downloads mput *.* mput *.* - multiple file uploads- multiple file uploads cdupcdup - to move backwards to the previous directory - to move backwards to the previous directory

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TO USE QVTNet FTPTO USE QVTNet FTP

Click on Click on QVTNetQVTNet Click on Click on FTP FTP on Toolbaron Toolbar Your login name Your login name (bird or dizzy)(bird or dizzy) Your passwordYour password ftp>ftp>lcd c:\filename lcd c:\filename (this is the file you want to (this is the file you want to

download into)download into) ftp> ftp> binarybinary ftp>ftp>hashhash (you want it “on”) just type hash at the (you want it “on”) just type hash at the

prompt if its “off”prompt if its “off” ftp>ftp>dir c* dir c* - (yes, use an asterix)- (yes, use an asterix) ftp>ftp>get <filename>get <filename> The file is now in your local directoryThe file is now in your local directory

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TRANSFER TRANSFER FILES USINGFILES USING

POINT AND CLICKPOINT AND CLICK ***DIRECTORY LISTING ***DIRECTORY LISTING click on click on “Commands”“Commands” click on click on “Remote”“Remote” click on click on “Long Listing” “Long Listing” (if you get a pop-up box labeled (mask/dir) click ok(if you get a pop-up box labeled (mask/dir) click ok ***CHANGE DIRECTORY***CHANGE DIRECTORY click on click on “Commands”“Commands” click on click on “Remote”“Remote” click on click on “Change Directory”“Change Directory” click on directory of choice and click click on directory of choice and click OKOK ***TRANSFER FILE TO YOUR PC***TRANSFER FILE TO YOUR PC click on click on “Commands”“Commands” click on click on “Transfer”“Transfer” click on click on “Receive File”“Receive File” click on file of choice, click click on file of choice, click OKOK ***EXIT FROM REMOTE SERVER***EXIT FROM REMOTE SERVER click on click on “Session”“Session” click on click on “Exit”“Exit”

(to (to exit exit remote server and close box) -or -remote server and close box) -or -“Close” “Close” (to exit remote server but leave box open).(to exit remote server but leave box open).

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WAYS TO CONNECT TO OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT TO OTHER FTP SERVERSFTP SERVERS

At your At your ftp> prompt ftp> prompt simply type in their address. e.g. : simply type in their address. e.g. : ftp>ftp.cdrom.comftp>ftp.cdrom.com

In Netscape, type the ftp address in the top box. e.g. : In Netscape, type the ftp address in the top box. e.g. : ftp://ftp.cdrom.comftp://ftp.cdrom.com

Login as Login as “anonymous”“anonymous”, but be sure to give your complete e-, but be sure to give your complete e-mail address as the password.mail address as the password.

Once you are at their ftp> prompt type Once you are at their ftp> prompt type “dir”“dir”. This will bring up . This will bring up their list of files for you to select from.their list of files for you to select from.

When you have chosen a file, at the ftp> prompt type - When you have chosen a file, at the ftp> prompt type - “cd “cd pub” pub” (or whatever) then type “dir” again.(or whatever) then type “dir” again.

Choose the particular file you want to Choose the particular file you want to downloaddownload.. Set Set transfer mode transfer mode to to binarybinary.. Make sure Make sure “hash” “hash” is is “on”“on”.. ftp> get (filename)ftp> get (filename) This will This will engage the transfer engage the transfer to your computerto your computer..

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SUMMARYSUMMARY

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) FTP (File Transfer Protocol) enables files to be transferred from enables files to be transferred from one computer to another. one computer to another.

An An FTP client program FTP client program is an interface that allows the user to is an interface that allows the user to locate file(s) to be transferred and initiate the process. locate file(s) to be transferred and initiate the process.

Through Through anonymous FTPanonymous FTP, users have access to many different , users have access to many different types of files including sharewar, freeware, upgrades and types of files including sharewar, freeware, upgrades and documents.documents.

The The benefitsbenefits library staff will have from getting it and learning library staff will have from getting it and learning to use it are many. to use it are many.

Staff can Staff can transfer and view transfer and view files that may aid them in writing files that may aid them in writing proposals, or sending and receiving information to book proposals, or sending and receiving information to book vendors, and also can be used to electronically send a large vendors, and also can be used to electronically send a large document to another staff member without having to print it out document to another staff member without having to print it out and deliver them a hard copy.and deliver them a hard copy.

Using Using FTPFTP is a fun and sometimes challenging adventure. As is a fun and sometimes challenging adventure. As new technology new technology and equipment become more commonplace in and equipment become more commonplace in our our work environmentswork environments, the means by which we learn and , the means by which we learn and teach must teach must evolveevolve and and changechange just as just as rapidlyrapidly as the as the technology.technology.

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FTP TERMINOLOGYFTP TERMINOLOGY

ASCIIASCII - American Standard Code for Information Interchange) -- - American Standard Code for Information Interchange) -- Standard for the code numbers used by computers to represent all the Standard for the code numbers used by computers to represent all the upper and lower-case Latin letters, numbers, punctuation, tec. There upper and lower-case Latin letters, numbers, punctuation, tec. There are 128 standard ASCII codes each of which can be represented by a 7 are 128 standard ASCII codes each of which can be represented by a 7 digit binary number: 0000000 through 1111111.digit binary number: 0000000 through 1111111.

BINARYBINARY - Used for files that are formatted and saved using a - Used for files that are formatted and saved using a wordprocessing software like WordPerfect, spreadsheets, images, and wordprocessing software like WordPerfect, spreadsheets, images, and many executable programs.many executable programs.

BROWSERBROWSER - A program which allows a person to read hypertext. The - A program which allows a person to read hypertext. The browser gives some means of viewing the contents of nodes, and of browser gives some means of viewing the contents of nodes, and of navigating from one node to another.navigating from one node to another.

FTP FTP - (File Transfer Protocol)-a client program that enables the user to - (File Transfer Protocol)-a client program that enables the user to send files from one computer to another via the telephone network with send files from one computer to another via the telephone network with the aid of the internet.the aid of the internet.

LOCAL PC LOCAL PC - your desktop computer that you will transfer files to.- your desktop computer that you will transfer files to. HOSTHOST - Any computer on a network that is a repository for services - Any computer on a network that is a repository for services

available to other computers on the network..available to other computers on the network.. LOGIN LOGIN - The account name used to gain access to a computer system, - The account name used to gain access to a computer system,

or the act of entering into a computer system.or the act of entering into a computer system. NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION - The process of moving from one node or host to another - The process of moving from one node or host to another

through the hypertext web. This is normally done by following links.through the hypertext web. This is normally done by following links.

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NODE NODE - Any single computer connected to a network.- Any single computer connected to a network. PROTOCOLS PROTOCOLS - sets of communication rules that allow clients and servers to - sets of communication rules that allow clients and servers to

communicate accurately with each other.communicate accurately with each other. MAIL ADDRESS MAIL ADDRESS - your complete e-mail address.- your complete e-mail address. SERVER SERVER - A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of - A computer, or a software package, that provides a specific kind of

service to client software running on other computers. service to client software running on other computers. INTERNETINTERNET - The vast collection of inter-connected networks that all use the - The vast collection of inter-connected networks that all use the

TCP/IP protocols and that evolved from the ARPANET of the late 60’s and 70’s.TCP/IP protocols and that evolved from the ARPANET of the late 60’s and 70’s. TCP/IP TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocl/Internet Protocol -- /tus us te syute if - Transmission Control Protocl/Internet Protocol -- /tus us te syute if

oriticiks that defines the Internet. To be truly on the Internet, your computer oriticiks that defines the Internet. To be truly on the Internet, your computer must have TCP/IP software.must have TCP/IP software.

ANONYMOUS FTP ANONYMOUS FTP - Allows a user to retrieve documents, files, programs, and - Allows a user to retrieve documents, files, programs, and other archived data from anywhere in the Internet without having to establish a other archived data from anywhere in the Internet without having to establish a userid and password. By using the special userid of “anonymous” the network userid and password. By using the special userid of “anonymous” the network user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly user will bypass local security checks and will have access to publicly accessible files on the remote system.accessible files on the remote system.

ARCHIVE SITE ARCHIVE SITE - A machine that provides access to a collection of files across - A machine that provides access to a collection of files across the Internet.the Internet.

USER ID USER ID - On most host systems, the first time you connect you are asked to - On most host systems, the first time you connect you are asked to supply a one-word user name. This can be any combination of letters and supply a one-word user name. This can be any combination of letters and numbers. This is usally also your e-mail name.numbers. This is usally also your e-mail name.

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VIRUS PROGRAMS VIRUS PROGRAMS -viruses are small, invasive programs that are designed -viruses are small, invasive programs that are designed to create havoc within your computer systems. There is software to protect to create havoc within your computer systems. There is software to protect your computer from viruses. If you plan to swap disks with others, the first your computer from viruses. If you plan to swap disks with others, the first software program you should install should be a virus protection program.software program you should install should be a virus protection program.

TELNETTELNET - The command and program used to login from one Internet site to - The command and program used to login from one Internet site to another. The telnet command/program gets you to the “login” prompt of another. The telnet command/program gets you to the “login” prompt of another host.another host.

CLIENT CLIENT - A software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a - A software program that is used to contact and obtain data from a Server software program on another computer, often across a great distance. Server software program on another computer, often across a great distance. Each Client program is designed to work with one or more specific kinds of Each Client program is designed to work with one or more specific kinds of Server programs, and each Server requires a specific kind of Client.Server programs, and each Server requires a specific kind of Client.

VIRUSVIRUS - A program which replicates itself on computer systems by - A program which replicates itself on computer systems by incorporating itself into other programs which are shared among computer incorporating itself into other programs which are shared among computer systems.systems.

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USING QVTNet FTPUSING QVTNet FTPWITH WINDOWSNTWITH WINDOWSNT

Click on Click on QVTNetQVTNet Click on Click on FTP IconFTP Icon Go to Go to “File” “File” then “then “Open”Open” In “In “Remote Host” Remote Host” type the address you will be ftp’ing from.type the address you will be ftp’ing from. Today we will use either:Today we will use either:

dizzy.library.arizona.edu dizzy.library.arizona.edu -or- -or-bird.library.arizona.edubird.library.arizona.edu

Type in either your Type in either your birdbird or or dizzydizzy account information account information This opens the remote system for you.This opens the remote system for you. Go to Go to “Setup” “Setup” and choose and choose “Binary”“Binary” The The top windows top windows list the list the directoriesdirectories, the , the bottombottom windows list the f windows list the filesiles in these in these

directories.directories. We will be using a We will be using a “Temp” “Temp” file in the file in the C: directory C: directory to ftp files into, but later you to ftp files into, but later you

may choose any file you wish to use on your own computer.may choose any file you wish to use on your own computer. Find the Find the “temp” “temp” file and open it.file and open it. In the files on the In the files on the Remote Host Remote Host choose one and click on it to choose one and click on it to highlighthighlight it. it. ClickClick and and dragdrag this file to the left into your local this file to the left into your local “temp” “temp” files.files. You have just You have just ftp’d ftp’d a file from a a file from a Remote Host Remote Host into your local file!into your local file! Close Close out of out of QVTNet FTPQVTNet FTP

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TO VIEW YOUR FILETO VIEW YOUR FILE

Open Open NetscapeNetscape Click on Click on “File” “File” then then “Open file in “Open file in

browser”browser” Click on Pop-up menu at the bottom to Click on Pop-up menu at the bottom to

list list “All files”“All files” Make sure you are in the Make sure you are in the C:\ directoryC:\ directory

and have chosen the and have chosen the “Temp” “Temp” file.file. Find your Find your filenamefilename and and double click double click on it on it

and it will appear on your screen!and it will appear on your screen!

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COMPRESSED FILESCOMPRESSED FILES

Sometimes you may come across files on Sometimes you may come across files on FTPFTP that are that are compressed. compressed.

Compression Compression decreases the file size decreases the file size and enables more files to and enables more files to be stored on the be stored on the serverserver, and also makes file transfer times , and also makes file transfer times shorter. shorter.

To be able to use a To be able to use a compressedcompressed file it needs to be file it needs to be decompresseddecompressed using using compatible softwarecompatible software..

Remember to keep an up-to-date version of Remember to keep an up-to-date version of virus checking virus checking software software on your computer before you transfer files to it.on your computer before you transfer files to it.

You can recognize a You can recognize a compressed compressed file by its file by its extensionextension. . E.g.: E.g.: .z, .Z, .sit, .zip..z, .Z, .sit, .zip.

Transfer these files in Transfer these files in Binary ModeBinary Mode.. Once they are on your machine you need Once they are on your machine you need special software special software to to

decompress them.decompress them. This This softwaresoftware is often found is often found freefree on the net. You can also on the net. You can also

contact contact LISTLIST about getting the necessary software put onto about getting the necessary software put onto your computer.your computer.

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CREATE A DIRECTORY ON CREATE A DIRECTORY ON YOUR LOCAL MACHINE YOUR LOCAL MACHINE

FOR TRANSFERRED FILESFOR TRANSFERRED FILES

IN FILE MANAGER IN FILE MANAGER (YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO THIS ONCE!)(YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO THIS ONCE!)

In In WindowsWindows - click on - click on File Manager File Manager (usually found in (usually found in Main)Main)

Click on picture of Click on picture of “c” drive.“c” drive. Click on the Click on the c:\ c:\ (left top, in box)(left top, in box) Click on Click on FileFile on the top menu bar on the top menu bar

Click on Click on Create Directory Create Directory from the from the FileFile pop-up menu. pop-up menu. CreateCreate a file called a file called FTPFTP (or whatever you want to call it) (or whatever you want to call it)

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CREATE DIRECTORYCREATE DIRECTORY ON YOUR LOCAL ON YOUR LOCAL

MACHINE FROM wsFTP MACHINE FROM wsFTP

Double click on Double click on wsFTP iconwsFTP icon Make sure the top box contains our Make sure the top box contains our dizzydizzy address address

(found in pop-up menu)(found in pop-up menu) Enter your Enter your name and password (dizzy account)name and password (dizzy account) Skip “Skip “Account” Account” boxbox Skip “Skip “Remote Host” Remote Host” boxbox Local PC Local PC : type : : type : c:\ftpc:\ftp This will make a This will make a directory file directory file named named ftpftp in your in your c: c:

drive.drive. **NOTE: You cannot login as “anonymous” to **NOTE: You cannot login as “anonymous” to

dizzy. dizzy.

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SET QVTNet TO USE SET QVTNet TO USE DIRECTORYDIRECTORY

YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO THIS ONCE!YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO THIS ONCE!

Open Open QVTNetQVTNet Click on Click on “Setup” “Setup” from the top menu barfrom the top menu bar Click on Click on FTPFTP In box labeled In box labeled “Default Directory” “Default Directory” type: type: C:\FTPC:\FTP Click Click OKOK

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HOW TO DOWNLOADHOW TO DOWNLOAD ATTACHED FILES IN YOUR ATTACHED FILES IN YOUR

E-MAIL (PINE-BIRD ACCOUNT) E-MAIL (PINE-BIRD ACCOUNT)

OpenOpen your your e-mail files e-mail files in your bird account on in your bird account on PinePine OpenOpen the the e-mail file e-mail file that contains the that contains the attachmenattachment.t. Hit Hit “V” “V” - view attached.- view attached. **The first line (text) is the same as it looks in your e-mail **The first line (text) is the same as it looks in your e-mail (ignore it)(ignore it) Use the Use the down arrow down arrow to choose the next file. (to choose the next file. (text, image, etc.)text, image, etc.) Hit Hit “V” “V” - view- view It won’t display it here...but it will tell you the file type and size.It won’t display it here...but it will tell you the file type and size. His His “S” “S” - save- save Hit Hit ReturnReturn You will see it has saved as: You will see it has saved as: “usr/users/atchison/Image.jpeg” (for example)“usr/users/atchison/Image.jpeg” (for example) Hit Hit “E” “E” - exit index- exit index Hit Hit “Q” “Q” - to quit Pine- to quit Pine You will be left at this prompt: You will be left at this prompt: bird.library.arizona.edu>bird.library.arizona.edu> At this prompt type At this prompt type “ls”“ls”, to list the directory, to list the directory Verify that your Verify that your “attached” “attached” filename is there.filename is there. Write down the filename Write down the filename EXACTLYEXACTLY as it appears in this file. as it appears in this file. Exit Exit out of bird.out of bird.

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TO LOCATE YOUR DIRECTORY FILE INTO LOCATE YOUR DIRECTORY FILE IN FILE MANAGER FILE MANAGER

Open Open File ManagerFile Manager Find Find c:\ftpc:\ftp Double Click to Double Click to Open the fileOpen the file There are your There are your downloaded files downloaded files listed in listed in

your your directorydirectory

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FYI & TIPSFYI & TIPS You can switch between You can switch between “Short Listings” “Short Listings” and and “Long Listings” “Long Listings” modes through (view) modes through (view)

menu on tool bar buttons.menu on tool bar buttons. Handling Handling Index Files Index Files - Many FTP sites maintain a list of descriptions for files and - Many FTP sites maintain a list of descriptions for files and

directories. However FTP protocol doesn’t provide for retrieving them, so usually directories. However FTP protocol doesn’t provide for retrieving them, so usually descriptions are stored in text files with names like INDEX.TXT or FILES.BBS and descriptions are stored in text files with names like INDEX.TXT or FILES.BBS and users have to download them as normal files and view them in a text editor.users have to download them as normal files and view them in a text editor.

Mail Address Mail Address - is your full e-mail address to be used as a password for - is your full e-mail address to be used as a password for Anonymous Anonymous loginslogins. It’s not checked to be a valid address in any way so you can type whatever . It’s not checked to be a valid address in any way so you can type whatever you want here. However, it’s a matter of you want here. However, it’s a matter of etiquetteetiquette to give your real-e-mail address to give your real-e-mail address to the remote system.to the remote system.

Resolve Links Resolve Links - controls a UNIX specific option, which asks the server to resolve - controls a UNIX specific option, which asks the server to resolve symbolic links to either file or directory. It’s a good idea to use this option on UNIX-symbolic links to either file or directory. It’s a good idea to use this option on UNIX-based sites, but it can cause major problems with non-UNIX servers.based sites, but it can cause major problems with non-UNIX servers.

You can easily get back into your bird e-mail by typing : You can easily get back into your bird e-mail by typing : ftp> open bird.ftp> open bird. You cannot login to You cannot login to Dizzy Dizzy with with “anonymous”“anonymous”.. If the filename in the directory begins with If the filename in the directory begins with “l”“l”, that means it’s a , that means it’s a “linked file”“linked file”.. To To LogoutLogout of an FTP program you must type of an FTP program you must type EXIT EXIT at the ftp> prompt. When you at the ftp> prompt. When you

type type CLOSECLOSE it doesn’t exit out of the FTP program. it doesn’t exit out of the FTP program. Once a file(s) is loaded you can : Once a file(s) is loaded you can : ftp>dizzyftp>dizzy, type your name and password (dizzy), , type your name and password (dizzy),

then type then type “meget*“meget*.)..). When done When done browsingbrowsing files in a files in a remote server remote server type: type: ftp>closeftp>close, you will still have , you will still have ftp> ftp>

on your screen since you didn’t on your screen since you didn’t “exit” “exit” the program. You can either type the program. You can either type “exit” “exit” or or the word the word “open” “open” and another and another FTP addressFTP address..

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When retrieving When retrieving non-text filesnon-text files, you must use , you must use Binary ModeBinary Mode, , otherwise the file(s) get messed up.otherwise the file(s) get messed up.

Files Files reside reside on disks, denoted by NAME: e.g., NETDISK: and a on disks, denoted by NAME: e.g., NETDISK: and a file on that disk could be denoted by: NETDISK:file on that disk could be denoted by: NETDISK:[FAQ.INTERNET]FTP.FAQ -You can change to that directory [FAQ.INTERNET]FTP.FAQ -You can change to that directory by typing: cd netdisk:[faq.internet] -Or you can type: cd by typing: cd netdisk:[faq.internet] -Or you can type: cd faq and then: cd internetfaq and then: cd internet

To To read a file read a file (UNIX system) while you are connected by (UNIX system) while you are connected by retrieving to the screen itself, use: get filename.idx-retrieving to the screen itself, use: get filename.idx-

FTP Client programs FTP Client programs for MS-Windows (addresses) for MS-Windows (addresses) ftp://ftp.cica.indiana.edu/pc/win3/winsock/ ftp://ftp.cica.indiana.edu/pc/win3/winsock/ http://www.tucows.com/ http://www.tucows.com/

Case counts Case counts (ftp is case sensitive)(ftp is case sensitive) Be aware that Be aware that software filessoftware files on the net may have a on the net may have a virusvirus..

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INTERESTING ANONYMOUSINTERESTING ANONYMOUS FTP SITES FTP SITES

Frequently asked questions about anonymous FTPFrequently asked questions about anonymous FTPrtfm.mit.edu in the directory:rtfm.mit.edu in the directory:/pub/usenet/news/answers/ftp-list/faq/pub/usenet/news/answers/ftp-list/faq

FTP Software’s anonymous FTP serverFTP Software’s anonymous FTP serverftp.ftp.comftp.ftp.com

Weather GraphicsWeather Graphicsvmd.cso.uiuc.eduvmd.cso.uiuc.eduats.orst.edu (128.193.120.19)ats.orst.edu (128.193.120.19)

RecipesRecipesgatekeeper.dec.com in the directory:gatekeeper.dec.com in the directory:pub/recipespub/recipesmthvax.cs.miami.edu in the directory:mthvax.cs.miami.edu in the directory:/recipes/recipes

NASA graphics filesNASA graphics filesexplorer.arc.nasa.gov andexplorer.arc.nasa.gov andames.arc.nasa.govames.arc.nasa.gov

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FTP QUESTIONNAIREFTP QUESTIONNAIRE(BEFORE)(BEFORE)

Define FTP?Define FTP?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the command in FTP to change directories?What is the command in FTP to change directories?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the command to list your files?What is the command to list your files?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the difference between ASCII and Binary files?What is the difference between ASCII and Binary files?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Once I have started the file transfer, can it be interrupted/stopped?Once I have started the file transfer, can it be interrupted/stopped?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Will I lose my connection?Will I lose my connection?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What type of file is a file with the extension:What type of file is a file with the extension:.exe?.exe? __________________________________________________________________________________________.txt? .txt? __________________________________________________________________________________________.jpg?.jpg? __________________________________________________________________________________________.avi?.avi? __________________________________________________________________________________________.zip?.zip? __________________________________________________________________________________________

What do you enter as your password when logging in as “Anonymous”?What do you enter as your password when logging in as “Anonymous”?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What safety measures should you take before downloading files from the Internet?What safety measures should you take before downloading files from the Internet?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How will FTP training be beneficial to you in your Library position?How will FTP training be beneficial to you in your Library position?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is your name and job title? (Optional)What is your name and job title? (Optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Define FTP?Define FTP?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the command in FTP to change directories?What is the command in FTP to change directories?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the command to list your files?What is the command to list your files?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is the difference between ASCII and Binary files?What is the difference between ASCII and Binary files?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What type of file is a file with the extension:What type of file is a file with the extension:.exe?.exe? __________________________________________________________________________________________.txt? .txt? __________________________________________________________________________________________.jpg?.jpg? __________________________________________________________________________________________.avi?.avi? __________________________________________________________________________________________.zip?.zip? __________________________________________________________________________________________

What do you enter as your password when logging in as “Anonymous”?What do you enter as your password when logging in as “Anonymous”?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What safety measures should you take before downloading files from the Internet?What safety measures should you take before downloading files from the Internet?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

After going through this basic session, will you have use of this knowledge in your After going through this basic session, will you have use of this knowledge in your Library position? For what possible uses?Library position? For what possible uses?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What other types of training would you be interested in having available to Library Staff?What other types of training would you be interested in having available to Library Staff?________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What is your name and job title? (Optional)What is your name and job title? (Optional)________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Define FTP?Define FTP?File Transfer Protocol - the ability to send files from one computer to another via the File Transfer Protocol - the ability to send files from one computer to another via the telephone network with the aid of the internet.telephone network with the aid of the internet.

What is the command in FTP to change directories?What is the command in FTP to change directories?cd or lcdcd or lcd

What is the command to list your files?What is the command to list your files?dir or lsdir or ls

What is the difference between ASCII and Binary files?What is the difference between ASCII and Binary files?ASCII is used only for files saved in ASCII format and Binary is used for files that ASCII is used only for files saved in ASCII format and Binary is used for files that are formatted and saved using a Word Processing software.are formatted and saved using a Word Processing software.

What type of file is a file with the extension:What type of file is a file with the extension:.exe?.exe? executableexecutable.txt? .txt? texttext.jpg?.jpg? picturepicture.avi?.avi? video/movievideo/movie.zip?.zip? compressedcompressed

What do you enter as your password when logging in as “Anonymous”?What do you enter as your password when logging in as “Anonymous”?Your total e-mail addressYour total e-mail address

What safety measures should you take before downloading files from the Internet?What safety measures should you take before downloading files from the Internet?Be sure to have virus detection software loaded on your computer before Be sure to have virus detection software loaded on your computer before downloading files to be sure you don’t infect your computer with a virus.downloading files to be sure you don’t infect your computer with a virus.