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SERV-U® MFT SERVER
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2. WHAT IS SERV-U MFT SERVER?
• Serv-U Managed File Transfer (MFT) Server is an easy-to-use FTP
server software that delivers security, automation, and centralized
control for file transfers in your organization.
• Reliable file transfer, both within the organization and with external
clients and business partners.
o Peer-to-peer file transfer (internal & external)
o Business-to-business file transfer (external)
• Deployed, configured, and managed within your network and
datacenter.
o Files are NOT exposed to the Cloud or other 3rd-party locations
o Configure file transfer & storage according to your security policies
o Eliminate “shadow IT” file transfer tools used by employees
o Adhere to compliance regulations
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3. MANAGED FILE TRANSFER
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What is Managed File
Transfer?
• MFT is an evolution of the
popular FTP (File Transfer
Protocol) technology
• Organizations employ
MFT when basic FTP file
transfer is not enough for
IT teams to exercise the
desired level of file transfer
control, administration,
and automation
4. #1 SECURE FILE TRANSFER
• Serv-U MFT Server supports many file transfer security protocols:
o FTP
o FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS)
o SFTP (FTP over SSH)
o HTTP
o HTTPS (HTTP over SSL)
• Supports file transfer over both public & private IPv4/IPv6 networks.
• Provides fine control over encryption and hashing algorithms, and
can be run in FIPS 140-2 validated mode.
o Multi-factor authentication (certificates and keys)
o Multiple authentication sources (local, Active Directory®, database,
custom)
o Supports multiple keys (SSH/SFTP) for each user
o File integrity checks (MD5, SHA1, SHA256, etc.)
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5. #2 AD HOC FILE SHARING
• Users can upload files to a secure Web page on Serv-U, set an expiration
date, and enable password protection.
• Serv-U emails this link to the recipients for downloading the file.
o This link can also be manually shared by the sender over the Web via social
media, chat, etc.
• Once recipients receive the link, they can open it on any Web browser,
enter the secure password to access the files, and download them.
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6. #3 FILE TRANSFER FROM WEB & MOBILE
• Secure Web transfers via HTTP/S using a
simple drag-and-drop interface
• Intuitive Web client to send and request files
from any browser interface
• Secure file transfers from iOS®, Android™, and
BlackBerry® devices
• FTP Voyager ® JV (free plug-in) enables side-
by-side file transfer, folder synchronization,
and file preview options
• Web Client Pro free plug-in allows the transfer
of large files (> 2GB). Transfer and delete
multiple files at once
• Supports FTP Voyager (free FTP client
desktop application for Windows®) for file
transfer
• Offers remote file transfer administration from
Web browsers and iPad®
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Intuitive Web Client Interface
“FTP Voyager JV” Web Client
7. #4 CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT & CONTROL
• Serv-U MFT Server allows you to remotely perform file transfer
administration and monitoring from an easy-to-use, Web-based
management console.
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o Real-time session monitoring and
statistics
o Event-driven automation to run
executables and scripts, send emails,
display custom messages, etc.
o View and track FTP server logs online
o Transfer ratio, quotas, and bandwidth
throttling for end-users
o Multiple domains for delegated
administration
o Mix and match Active Directory®,
ODBC database & local authentication
o Virtual directories and folder access
for specific users, groups, and
domains
o Functionality to set up file transfer
limits and permissions for an individual
user, user group, or domain
o Automatic account maintenance
allows resetting & disabling passwords
after 'x' days
o Automated file management allows
moving or deleting files after 'x' days
o Custom branding of Web interface for
guest logins
8. #5 SELF-HOSTED, ON-PREMISES SOFTWARE
• Serv-U MFT Server is an easy-to-deploy software available for
Windows® and Linux® machines.
o Provides strong encryption for data-in-transit
o Deployed on your data center, you can secure data-at-rest based on your
network’s security policies
o No SaaS/PaaS/IaaS infrastructure needed from service providers and third-
parties
• Serv-U MFT Server easily integrates with your existing IT
infrastructure:
o Active Directory & LDAP servers: for authentication and user account
information
o Shared storage with NAS or SAN: for giving users access to home
folders, shared folders, and file sharing space
o Database servers: for clustered or integrated deployments
Supports integration with external database engines like Microsoft® SQL
Server®, MySQL®, PostgreSQL™, Oracle®, and more
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9. SERV-U GATEWAY: FILE TRANSFER IN DMZ
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M E E T C O M P L I AN C E R E Q U I R E M E N TS
o Safely accepts incoming
connections from outside
the firewall on a hardened
server located in the DMZ
segment
o Avoids all inbound
connections from the DMZ
to the secure private
network
o Ensures no data is stored in
the DMZ, which helps
adhere to PCI DSS and
other compliance standards
• Serv-U® Gateway is a secure addition to Serv-U MFT Server.
• Similar to a reverse proxy server, Gateway safely handles traffic without
passing it to secure internal systems.
• In geographically dispersed networks, Gateway helps with high availability,
load balancing, and disaster recovery.
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10. SCREENSHOTS
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Centralized Management Console Upload & Download Files from Mobile Devices
Secure Protocols & Encryption Ad Hoc File Sharing Interface
11. RESOURCES
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Serv-U MFT Server Overview
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12. THANK YOU!
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