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Support for SFTP protocol
SFTP, is a protocol that uses Secure shell (SSH) to transfer files. Unlike standard FTP, it encrypts both commands and data, preventing passwords and sensitive information from being transmitted over the network. It is functionally similar to FTP, but because it uses a different protocol, you cannot use a standard FTP client to talk to an SFTP server, or connect to an FTP server with a client that supports only SFTP.
- Server verification
Server verification is a method where the client verifies the identity of the server before establishing the connection.- Public key authentication
Public key authentication is one of the most secure methods used to authenticate when using a Secure Shell. Public key authentication uses a pair of computer generated keys, one public and one private. The public key can be distributed and resides in the SFTP server. The private key is unique to the user and must not be shared.- Configure the adapter for SFTP protocol
SFTP (SSH-File Transfer Protocol) is a network protocol that provides a mechanism for file transfer over a reliable data stream. SFTP runs on a secure SSH channel on port 22 and encrypts all traffic using either user name and password authentication or public key authentication. Public key authentication uses a pair of computer generated keys, one public and one private.
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