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one computer to another through a network. FTP is a popular choice for
exchanging files independent of the operating systems involved.
• Network File System (NFS) is a network file system protocol that allows a user
on a client computer to access files over a network as easily as if the network
devices were attached to its local disks. Generally used on UNIX systems.
• Web Access
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a communications protocol for the transfer
of information on the intranet and the World Wide Web.
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer or HTTPS is a
URL scheme used to indicate a secure HTTP connection. It is syntactically identical to the
http:// scheme normally used for accessing resources using HTTP.