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FTP

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Definition

File Transfer Protocol - standard network protocol for transferring files between computers. Like having a specialized mail service just for sending packages.

Real-World Example

Web developers use FTP to upload website files from their computer to a web server.

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Cloud Provider Equivalencies

FTP is an Internet protocol, not a managed cloud service. All major cloud providers can host FTP servers on virtual machines or containers, or you can use managed file transfer services that support FTP/SFTP/FTPS for moving files into cloud storage.

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