I'm trying to figure out which secure file transfer protocol performs better: SFTP or FTPS. From your own experiences, which one do you think is superior?
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In my opinion, FTPS is quite tricky. It's built on the older FTP, which isn't even optimized for today's TCP/IP standards. SFTP is usually better for secure transfers, but if you're looking strictly at speed, performance might depend on the file sizes you're working with. Fewer steps in FTPS could make it faster for larger files. Check out some benchmarking tests for more on that! Also, don't overlook HTTPS if you're considering safety and flexibility; it's often easier to automate and supports modern app designs.
It really varies based on your specific setup. If you’re transferring files over a secure internal network, plain old FTP might even give you a speed boost since it doesn't worry about encryption. But if security is your main priority, you’ll want to stick with SFTP or FTPS even if it's a bit slower.
Yeah, but security is key for me. I've gotta prioritize that even if it means sacrificing some speed.
If you're looking for pure speed, using HPN-SSH can actually improve SFTP performance significantly. But be cautious if you're not able to control your server settings. As for FTPS, it might suit your needs, but I think it can be riskier than SFTP.
That's good to know! I'll check if my server has HPN-SSH installed before deciding.
I see what you're saying about FTPS potentially having better speeds with fewer large files. However, for many small files, it seems SFTP handles those better. Did you see any practical differences in tests?