File transfer is the transmission of a computer file through a communication channel from one system to another. File transfer is often mediated by a communications protocol such as FTP, SFTP or BitTorrent. File transfer can be both uploads and downloads and can occur within a local area network (LAN) or across the Internet.
While FTP and the HTTP Internet protocols are the most popular methods for transferring files over long distances, they are not without their limitations. For example, file sizes can be large and bandwidth capacity limited. Moreover, security is an issue for sensitive data. For this reason, many organizations deploy more advanced Managed File Transfer solutions to address performance, security and visibility challenges.
For example, IBM Sterling Connect: Direct offers a single platform that can consolidate and orchestrate all Internet-based MFT to enable high-speed, secure movement of mission-critical data across business networks. This can improve performance, auditability and governance.
Another option for transferring files is to use an external device such as a USB flash drive or a hard disk drive. This method is user-friendly but can take hours if the amount of data needs to be transferred is high. It also requires an external device with sufficient storage capacity to accommodate the entire transfer [2].
If you have a high-speed USB 3.0 port on both computers, you can increase the data transfer rate by plugging them into each other with a special cable. This can cut the time to move files by half. Send Huge Files