TFTP Extension

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This extension adds TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) protocol support to AnyFileBackup. TFTP is used to transfer files and has the functionality of a very basic form of FTP. Usually it is used for transmission of files to LAN routers and switches, IP-phones, for booting of diskless workstations.

▪TFTP at glance

These are the most common TFTP features:

 

▪uses UDP port 69 as its transport protocol

 

▪has no authentication

 

▪cannot list directory contents

 

▪is used to read files from, or write files to, a remote server

 

▪supports three different transfer modes: "NETASCII", "OCTET", and "MAIL"

 

▪has a file size limit of 32 MB
▪Supported parameters

TFTP supports the following parameters:

 

▪'Transfer mode': binary transfer (OCTET) and text modes only. In the binary mode files are moved byte by byte.

 

▪'Host': the remote host name or address.

 

▪'GET': transfer file from a remote host to a local computer.

 

▪'PUT': transfer file from a local computer to a remote host.

 

▪'Source': the file to transfer.

 

▪'Destination': where to transfer files to.
▪TFTP limitations

When Source or Target is accessed via TFTP, the following options are not supported for that Source or Target:

 

▪any filter other than the 'Full Filter' in the Primary File Filter;

 

▪move and delete file operations;

 

▪file renaming;

 

▪file replacement;

 

▪subfodlers scanning;

 

▪user name and password;

 

▪proxy;

 

▪security modes other than 'None';

 

▪some other FTP options.
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