CuteFTP 7 Pro

By Dale Farris, Secretary Golden Triangle PC Club June 2005 General Overview CuteFTP Professional is a powerful tool for transferring any type of data, such as business documents and large multi-media, efficiently, reliably and securely over industry standard protocols. CuteFTP Professional reduces the costs of compliance for organizations attempting to meet regulatory compliance mandates such as Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA and Graham-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). I have been CuteFTP for at least 10 years now, and have always been very impressed with the ongoing improvements to this superior FTP application. While there may be other FTP applications on the market, CuteFTP continues to outshine them all with its many features, easy of use, its extensive customizable set of options, and of course its strong commitment to security. Globalscape provides two versions of CuteFTP, including the free CuteFTP Home, and the upscale, reasonably proced CuteFTP Pro. All organizations will want to seriously consider adding CuteFTP Pro to their lineup of software as the FTP client of choice. How is Cute FTP Professional Different From Other FTP Clients? CuteFTP Professional offers significant advantages over other FTP clients in the following areas: Connect: Cute FTP Professional includes step-by-step help for initiating your first connection, connect through a standard or HTTP proxy, firewall or SOCKS server, connect to multiple sites simultaneously, even cache sessions for offline browsing. Secure: Cute FTP Professional protects both the login and transfer process using any one of the following industry standard: Secure Shell’s SFTP (SSH2), Secure Socket and Transport Security Layer ( SSL/TLS), the One Time Password (OTP) authentication protocol, and Hyper Text Transport Protocols Secure (HTTPS). Transfer: Save valuable time by performing up to 100 concurrent transfers, accelerate large file transfers through segmented deliver, transfer between remote hosts, compress files prior to transfers, schedule batch transfers, and queue transfers for future delivery. Manage: Edit remote documents such as HTML or PHP files using the built-in editor, view remote graphics as thumbnails, synchronize or backup your site, monitor a local folder for changes and perform a variety of typical site management operations. Automate: Perform routine or complex tasks though Cute FTP Professional’s Component Object Model (COM) programmatic interface with scripts you develop or have CuteFTP Professional create them for you using the Script Record & Playback. What's New in CuteFTP 7? MODE Z Support Transfer files faster using automatic streaming compression to servers supporting the popular MODE Z command. TX/RX Buffer Control Transfer files faster over poor connections such as satellite links or legacy CDMA wireless connections by controlling CuteFTP's send and receive buffers. Thumbnail View View your local and remote images using Thumbnail View just like in Windows Explorer. Lockstep Navigation Navigate local and remote directories with a single click when matching directory structures are present using Lockstep Folder Navigation. Bandwidth Throttling Perform multiple bandwidth intensive tasks on your computer by setting the maximum allowed bandwidth for CuteFTP using Bandwidth Throttling. IP v6 Support Easily negotiate secure connections though NAT devices and firewalls when connecting to servers support IP v6's EPSV and EPRT port negotiation commands. Editor Enhancements Edit remote files with ease by choosing between Full and Partial Screen Remote Edit modes. IP/Port Range Control Set advanced options such as the specific IP Address and Port Range to use when negotiating the connection port though NAT or Firewall devices. Faster Startup Get working more quickly with CuteFTP's optimized startup speed. Date/Time View Determine file transfer start and end times with the new Date and Time column in the transfer queue. Font Control Make it easier on your eyes - modify fonts for all panes and logs displayed by the program. Usability Enhancements Work more efficiently with CuteFTP v7's many small usability enhancements, including symmetrical pane layout, connection in-progress prompts, automatic mapping of server ports, and dozens of other internal optimizations! Features General Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP Compatible Windows 2003 & IIS6 Compatible Compliant with RFC 959, 2228, 2389, 2289 & More Compliant with OpenSSL Libraries 0.9.7d Compliant with ZLIB Libraries 1.2.1 Compliant with latest secsh (Secure Shell) drafts Fast Startup (Delay Loaded Components Transfers Concurrent Transfers from Multiple Sites Multi-part (Accelerated) Transfers Compressed (ZIP, CAB, GZIP/TARBALL) Transfers Streaming Compressed Transfers (MODE Z) Transfer Integrity Checking (CRC Checksum) Resume Interrupted Transfer Support Scheduled Transfers & Tasks Bandwidth Throttling Controls Site-to-Site Transfers Advanced Transfer Queue Filtered Transfers Manual Transfers Transfer Auto-rename Options Transfer Auto Change-Case Options Configurable Overwrite Rules Transfer Remote & Local Timestamp Controls After Transfer Events Controls Transfer/Receive Buffer Controls Auto-detect Data Transfer Mode (PASV / PORT) Auto-detect Transfer Type (ASCII / Binary) Cut, Copy, Paste Transfers Drag 'n Drop and Menu-based Transfers Connectivity HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, FTPS, SFTP Support Multiple FTP Server Host Type Support Concurrent Connections to Multiple Sites Step-by-Step Connection Wizard Quick Connect "Address Bar" Site Manager (Address Book) Site Manager Import / Export 3rd Party Address Book Importer Data Port Range Limiter NAT Auto-detect (Port Mapping) HTTP Proxy Support Manual Configuration of Proxy Settings Auto-detect Windows Proxy Settings Socks 4 & 5 Proxy Support EPSV and EPRT (IPv6) Support IP/Port Range Control OnStartup Connection Events OnConnect Switch to Folder Options Configurable Connection Keep Alive Feature DUN/LAN Integration and Options Cached Connections for Offline Browsing Multiple Folder Caching Options Per Site & Global Connection Options Security SSL v3 (TLS) Support SSL Implicit (Port 990) Support SSL Explicit (AUTH SSL) Support SSL Client & Server Certificate Support SSL Certificate Creation Wizard SSL Certificate Local Trusted Store SSL Use Windows Trusted Root CA Store SSL "Strong" Keys up to 4096 bits SSL Clear Command or Data Channel Option SSL Site-to-Site (SSCN) Transfers HTTPS (HTTP over SSL Connections) SSH2 Secure Shell (SFTP) Support SSH2 Password & Public Key Authentication SSH2 Identify File Creation Wizard (RSA/DSA Keys) SSH2 Sec. Key Password Store or Prompt Option SSH2 Cipher, Mac, Compression Options SSH2 Remote Rename & ASCII Transfers SSH2 Trusted Identity Store OTP (One Time Password) MD4 & MD5 Logins Blowfish Encrypted Site Manager Option Password Storage and Access Policies Management Script/Macro Recording & Playback COM Interface / Scripting Folder Synchronization Tool Folder Comparison Tool Local Folder Monitoring Tool Site Backup & Archival Tool Integrated Full Screen Text/HTML Editor Remote "Server Side" ASCII File Editing Thumbnail view of image files Bookmark Frequent Paths Custom Command Create / Edit / Playback Manual FTP Command Insertion Custom Command Create / Edit / Playback Remote File & Folder Permissions Editor File/Folder Property/CHMOD Display & Modify Interface Choose between "Home" and "Pro" Interface Modes Multiple Sorting & Display Options Find, Select, and Filter Options Drag n' Drop Operations Dozens of Accelerator (Shortcut) Keys Lockstep Navigation of identical folder structures XP or High-Color Toolbar Icons Options Small & Large Toolbar Icons Options Sound Event Triggers Adjustable Log Settings Adjustable Fonts for all panes Ultra fast startup Many More Interface & Display Options Two Versions of CuteFTP GlobalSCAPE offers two versions of Cute FTP for both Windows and Mac. Cute FTP 7 Home for Windows offers a perfect blend of performance and power wrapped in an easy-to-use interface. It addresses the connectivity, transfer, site management and basic security needs of home and casual users. Cute FTP 7 Professional for Windows includes all of the benefits of CuteFTP Home, plus powerful features essential for business and professional users including: advanced security options, powerful site management tools, accelerated transfers, automation technology, and much more. Features Added to CuteFTP Professional Secure Shell (SSH) — connect securely to SFTP Servers using password or public-key based authentication HTTPS — transfer securely using HTTP and HTTP over SSL standards OTP — secure logins with One Time Password (OTP) authentication Multi-part Transfers — speed up large file transfers by splitting files into multiple parts and then transferring each part concurrently Compressed Transfers — streaming compression for faster transfers as well as manual compress/deflate to/from ZIP, CAB or GZIP/Tarball archives Site-to-Site Transfers (FXP) — transfer files from one FTP server to another Transfer Integrity — verify the integrity of the delivered file by comparing the destination file's checksum against the source Synchronize Folders — quickly compare folder contents or perform robust mirroring operations, including bi-directional mirroring Folder Monitoring — monitor a folder for changes and automatically upload new or modified files to the remote server Site Backup (archival) — back your entire FTP server or a selected folder on a recurring basis and then automatically archive it Script/Macro Recording & Playback — record entire sessions and then play them back or manually write sophisticated scripts to control CuteFTP's file transfer engine Classic and Professional Interface Modes — choose between the traditional side-by-side CuteFTP look or the more powerful multi-pane CuteFTP Professional view, used to manage multiple open connections System Requirements Windows 9x, NT, ME, 2000, 2003, XP 8MB RAM 5-10MB free hard disk space An Internet Connection IE 4 or higher (IE 5.5 recommended) List Price $59.99 retail and download price $89.99 price with maintenance $29.99 upgrade price Check with Globalscape for pricing information for multiple licenses. About GlobalSCAPE GlobalSCAPE provides secure file management software that enables companies to safely send data over the Internet. GlobalSCAPE’s products guarantee the privacy of critical information, such as the transfer of financial data, medical records, customer files, intellectual property, and other sensitive documents. GlobalSCAPE’s file management software ensures compliance with government regulations on protecting information and allows enterprises to reduce IT costs, increase efficiency, track and audit transactions, and automate processes. GlobalSCAPE’s products are used by leading technology, banking, healthcare, and public sector organizations, and can be customized to fit various customer needs, creating a variety of solutions. In addition, GlobalSCAPE provides content management and website development tools. Founded in 1996, GlobalSCAPE is the developer of CuteFTP, the most popular file transfer protocol application on the market. GlobalSCAPE is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Contact GlobalSCAPE 6000 Northwest Parkway, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas 78249 210-308-8267 800-290-5054 FAX: 210-690-8824 www.globalscape.com