2. Overview

In this section, the history, terminology, and the FTP model are discussed. The terms defined in this section are only those that have special significance in FTP. Some terms are very specific to the FTP model; some readers may wish to turn to the section on the FTP model while reviewing the terminology.

Chapter Contents

• 2.1 History - Evolution of the FTP Protocol
• 2.2 Terminology - Professional terminology definitions used in FTP
• 2.3 The FTP Model - FTP service architecture and working principles