Blade File Transfer System What is Blade File Transfer System?The next generation enterprise file transfer solution ContentsWhat is Blade File Transfer System?
Blade File Transfer System Server
Blade Full Featured Client
Blade Web Client
BladeTSCmd (Command line client)
Security
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What is Blade File Transfer System?Blade File Transfer System is a client / server software solution that performs
super- reliable and secure file transfers over the internet or local networks using standard HTTP or HTTPS protocols.
Blade File Transfer System is designed for uploading and downloading very large files. Users around the world transfer database files, virtual machine images, large multimedia files, CD / DVD images and backup files over the Internet, through
satellite links and other unreliable networks.
Unlike previous generation solutions, Blade File Transfer System employs
checkpoint restart functionality. This allows automatic resume from the point the transfer was interrupted, should the network connection drop temporarily. It also allows the user to pause the upload and later resume it.
Blade File Transfer System eliminates common transfer problems, for example, the user being required to re-start the transfer from the beginning if the connection drops. Blade File Transfer System is the only enterprise file transfer solution based on XML Web Services. XML Web Services are the next generation communication standard,
more reliable and more secure than FTP and other previous generation transfer technologies.
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Blade File Transfer System Server
Blade File Transfer System Server is the server component of the solution. It listens for HTTP(S) requests, authenticates and authorizes them, receives uploaded files and places them in a local folder or network share (known as the upload directory). It also serves files for download, and contains the deployment for Blade Web Client.
Storage Area Network (SAN) storage is supported.
Blade File Transfer System Server is administered via web-based interface known as WebAdmin.
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Blade Full Featured Client
This is the client software that enables users to upload files to and download files from servers running Blade File Transfer System Server. Using Blade File Transfer System Full Featured Client, a user can choose to upload and download files and directories; as well as pause, resume and manage transfers.
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Blade Web Client
Blade Web Client is the client software accessible over the internet or intranet using ClickOnce deployment method.
This mechanism allows enterprises to receive files from authorized parties and allows users to download files from the corporate server. The corporate server must be running the full version of Blade File Transfer System Enterprise Server.
Blade Web client comprises two separate ClickOnce applications – Web Download and Web Upload. Corporations can provide “Upload” and “Download” links that users click on to launch the Blade Web Client application for single use.
If the corporate administrator updates the Blade Web Client software on the server, the users will automatically receive the latest version next time they launch the application.
Blade Web Client is always locked in to only one Blade File Transfer System Server – users have no choice of server to upload to or download from.
Blade Web Client incorporates most reliability features of the Blade File Transfer System Full Featured Client – it is fault tolerant against network failure and server failure, and provides the ability to pause and resume transfers.
The Blade Web Client supports unlimited size files, and allows users to upload and download multiple files.
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BladeTSCmd (Command line client)
Blade Web Client is the client software accessible over the internet or intranet using ClickOnce deployment method.
BladeTSCmd also supports switches for synchronizing client and server directories. It can be used to enable disaster recovery sites (upload backup files offsite) and to automate routine administrative tasks.
BladeTSCmd is the only way to perform HTTPS file replication over the internet.
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Security
Blade File Transfer System is based on next generation technology, XML Web Services. This offers security advantages over previous generation technologies, e.g. FTP.
The following industry proven and endorsed security options are provided by Blade File Transfer System Server:
- SSL Encryption (HTTPS) – industry standard encryption mechanism to ensure files are uploaded over a secure encrypted channel. Protects against data being compromised while in transfer.
- IIS Authentication, and NTFS permissions – ensure only authorized users can access Blade File Transfer System Server and upload files
- Microsoft Active Directory integration – user accounts and passwords to access Blade File Transfer System Server can be stored in Active Directory. Alternatively, local server user accounts can be used
- Supports custom port numbers if configured
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