FTP, SFTP and SCP tutorials – backups, video storage and code integration

Explore ftpGrid tutorials about FTP, SFTP, FTPS and SCP – including secure backup strategies, video file storage, and programmatic SFTP access with popular languages like Python, PHP and Bash.

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Troubleshooting Duplicity Backups to FTPGrid

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by Carsten Blum

Troubleshooting Duplicity backups to ftpGrid can be challenging. This guide addresses common issues like connection errors, authentication problems, and permission denied messages,...

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Cloud Camera Backup Risk Assessment & GDPR Compliance

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by Carsten Blum

Assess the risks of using cloud backup for IP cameras and ensuring GDPR compliance. Learn about potential threats, impact, and mitigation strategies using ftpGrid, including securi...

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Common SFTP Bash Scripting Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

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by Carsten Blum

Avoid common errors when using SFTP in Bash scripts! Learn about hardcoded credentials, insecure transfer modes, lack of error handling, and more. Secure your file transfers with t...

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The Evolution of File Storage: From FTP to Secure SFTP

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by Carsten Blum

Trace the evolution of file storage from basic FTP to secure SFTP with encryption at rest. Learn about the challenges of FTP, FTPS, and SCP, and discover how a managed SFTP service...

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IP Camera Cloud Backup: A GDPR Risk Assessment

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by Carsten Blum

Assess the risks of using cloud backup for IP cameras, including GDPR compliance. This document outlines threats, impact, and mitigation strategies for secure IP camera cloud storage....

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Automating File Backups with Bash and Cron

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by Carsten Blum

Automate backups from bash scripts using SFTP and cron. Learn how to migrate from basic FTP to secure SFTP using SSH keys and finally leverage a managed FTP/SFTP cloud service like...

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Secure Cloud Storage for NVR Systems

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by Carsten Blum

Tired of unreliable NVR cloud storage? Secure your surveillance footage with ftpGrid. Eliminate DIY headaches with reliable, encrypted storage, robust monitoring, and easy manageme...

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Secure File Transfer Service EU: Risk Assessment & Mitigation

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by Carsten Blum

A risk assessment for businesses utilizing a secure file transfer service EU. Identifies threats like data breaches, insider threats, and compliance violations, and outlines mitig...

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FTP to Cloud Migration: A Developer's Timeline

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by Carsten Blum

Escaping legacy FTP headaches? This timeline outlines the developer's journey to a managed cloud solution like ftpGrid, covering security, automation, and scalability....

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SFTP Cloud Storage for Small Business

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by Carsten Blum

Tired of the headaches of a "hosted FTP server"? Learn why SFTP cloud storage is the modern, secure, and scalable solution for small businesses. Discover how ftpGrid simplifies file sharing....

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Choosing the Right File Transfer Protocol

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by Carsten Blum

Need a secure and reliable file transfer solution? This guide walks you through a decision tree to choose the best protocol: FTP, FTPS, SFTP, or HTTPS sharing. Choose wisely for yo...

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Managed SFTP Server: Secure File Transfers for Small Business

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by Carsten Blum

A managed SFTP server for your small business provides a secure, reliable, and scalable file transfer solution, eliminating the headaches of self-hosting. Like a fleet of dedicated...

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SFTP API Risk Assessment with ftpGrid

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by Carsten Blum

Assessing risks associated with SFTP API in Linux CLI. Learn how to secure automated file transfers with ftpGrid, including SSH key management, script hardening, and API integration....

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Prioritizing Security: Our Shift to SFTP by Default

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by Carsten Blum

A security misconfiguration led to a service interruption. We learned a valuable lesson: prioritizing security means defaulting to SFTP for the best GDPR compliant file transfer ho...

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Reolink Cloud Alternative: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

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by Carsten Blum

Seeking a Reolink cloud alternative? Avoid these common mistakes: weak passwords, lack of redundancy, bandwidth limitations, manual management, and storage scalability issues. Lear...

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SFTP in C: Building a File Transfer Pipeline

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by Carsten Blum

Learn how to build a robust file transfer pipeline using SFTP in C, leveraging its capabilities for secure automation and integration. Explore the benefits of SFTP over legacy prot...

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EU Compliant Data Backup with ftpGrid

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by Carsten Blum

Simplify EU compliant data backup with ftpGrid. Learn how a security consultant uses ftpGrid to streamline backups, meet GDPR compliance, and offer clients a secure and reliable cl...

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Secure File Transfer

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by Carsten Blum

Many organizations seek secure file transfer. This post outlines common pitfalls when implementing an encrypted cloud FTP service, including password authentication dangers, SFTP v...

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Fast-Track Your Hybrid Cloud with Hosted SFTP

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by Carsten Blum

Quickly integrate hosted SFTP for your hybrid cloud infrastructure. Reduce overhead, improve security, and automate data replication with a managed SFTP solution. Learn how to get ...

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Important Update to ftpGrid Free Tier Limits

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by Carsten Blum

To keep the service fast, stable and secure for everyone, we are adjusting the limits on the Free plan. Starting today, the Free plan will include: 100 MB storage, 1 gb monthly bandwidth...

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