Having the ability to transfer large files over the internet is an essential tool for all video, audio, and graphic designers who wish to build their business and literally work with clients on a global scale. Being able to deliver gig sized files and folders across continents and oceans via the internet saves time and money and makes geography a non-issue.
Sending large data files over the net is not a new phenomena by any means, but a brief summary of the most used methods can be useful.
1. File Transfer Protocol, better know as FTP, is a widely used means to send files over the internet. With FTP software, users can access password protected folders on websites and download the contents of that folder or upload new data. Since there are no limits to gig sizes for downloading, aside from limits of the server itself, this method is one of the most used.
2. With access to an FTP server, one can also create URL links to files, such as large .wav files, that can be downloaded with the right click of a mouse. For example, you would create a URL such as http://www.websitename.com/projects/music.wav for a file named music.wav in a projects folder on your site.
3. A variety of Peer to Peer software called P2P allows the transfer of large media files stored on each participants computer without uploading to a third party site. Both participants need similar software installed which will allow the transfer of files. There are no links to click on and files are easily downloaded through the software.
4. Software as a Service, know as SaaS, is generally hosted on a particular server as an application available to member users. This type of software allows users to upload single files up to a certain size such as 100 MB and then provides a link for downloading. Service plans allow the uploading of larger files, multiple files, and folders for a monthly fee.
By using any of the above methods than geography will no longer be a limitation to your business. Conquering geography in this manner will allow you to work with clients all over the world as easily as those in your own town.
Sending large data files over the net is not a new phenomena by any means, but a brief summary of the most used methods can be useful.
1. File Transfer Protocol, better know as FTP, is a widely used means to send files over the internet. With FTP software, users can access password protected folders on websites and download the contents of that folder or upload new data. Since there are no limits to gig sizes for downloading, aside from limits of the server itself, this method is one of the most used.
2. With access to an FTP server, one can also create URL links to files, such as large .wav files, that can be downloaded with the right click of a mouse. For example, you would create a URL such as http://www.websitename.com/projects/music.wav for a file named music.wav in a projects folder on your site.
3. A variety of Peer to Peer software called P2P allows the transfer of large media files stored on each participants computer without uploading to a third party site. Both participants need similar software installed which will allow the transfer of files. There are no links to click on and files are easily downloaded through the software.
4. Software as a Service, know as SaaS, is generally hosted on a particular server as an application available to member users. This type of software allows users to upload single files up to a certain size such as 100 MB and then provides a link for downloading. Service plans allow the uploading of larger files, multiple files, and folders for a monthly fee.
By using any of the above methods than geography will no longer be a limitation to your business. Conquering geography in this manner will allow you to work with clients all over the world as easily as those in your own town.
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