Secure File Transfer at NC State
You can transfer files
between computers over the Internet. Even though the word "transfer" is
used when discussing this process, a file is actually copied, not moved,
to a new location. To do this at NC State you will need to use a secure file transfer program such as WinSCP (Windows) or Fugu (Macintosh) and you will need to log in with your Unity ID and password. Transferring files with a Web browser is not secure and can no longer be done over the NC State campus network.
Internet Connection
If you only want to
transfer relatively small files on a limited basis between your home computer
and the campus network, then a dial-up connection will
probably be sufficient. However, if you need to perform other tasks, such
as run applications remotely, you will need a broadband connection and additional
software. For
details, see Remote
Access to Computing at NC State University.
Environment
You can use secure file transfer in both graphical and non-graphical (command
line) environments. With a graphical program, you can transfer a file
by simply dragging and dropping
it into
the desired
folder
at another
location. Graphical programs are available in Windows (e.g., WinSCP), Linux (e.g.,
gFTP) and
Macintosh
(e.g.,
Fugu).
In
a non-graphical
environment, you will need to type in various commands. Select one of the
topics below
to
find out more about secure file transfer.
If you need more help with secure file transfer,
contact the NC State
Help Desk.
Last modified
January 10, 2007
by cawalker
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