on the server, not locally on the client. File servers typically serve a large number
of clients simultaneously.
27.1 Scenarios
The following list provides a number of possible scenarios involving le transfer:
Different OS on the Same Computer
Many users have an operating system preinstalled by their vendor and run Linux
in a separate partition. Refer to Section 27.4, “Accessing Files on Different OS on
the Same Computer” (page 484) for more information.
Different Computers Not Connected by a Network
Save the data to any media (CD, DVD, USB ash drive, or external hard disk) and
connect these to the target machine to copy your les. This solution is inexpensive,
intuitive, and straightforward. However, you need the appropriate drives or ports
on both computers. Additionally the operating systems have to understand the
lesystem.
Media are suited to occasional le transfers with limited le size. If you need a
more permanent solution, consider connecting them with a network.
Different Computers Connected to the Same Network
Set up a server of any kind on one computer, connect the server and the client, and
transfer the les from server to client. Choose from various protocols available and
pick the one that best matches your needs and expertise.
The client/server setup requires more expertise and maintenance efforts, but is
better suited to routine transfer needs and exchange with multiple systems. If you
are looking for a permanent le exchange, choose a client/server-based method.
This method does not impose any limits on the amount of data that can be trans-
ferred. See Section 27.2, “Access Methods” (page 481).
Different Computers on Different Networks
This scenario requires connection of different networks and is beyond the scope
of this document. Transfer les as if the computers were not connected to a network.
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