The tool also allows for the transfer of files larger than 32MB by supporting the option negotiation protocol (transfer size, block size, timeout) described in the current TFTP protocol specifications enabling the transfer of files up to 4GB via the free TFTP Server. It can also be configured to runs as a service to deliver 24 x 7 TFTP Server availability for your entire network. The server is multi-threaded which allows for concurrent uploads and download images from multiple network devices. Additional parameters also allows admins to configure usage to sending only or receiving only based on user needs and in consideration of following the principal of least privilege. The free TFTP Server runs on Windows XP, Vista, 2000, and 2003.Īdvanced Security of the server allows administrators to specify single IP addresses or a full range of IP addresses that can be authorized to use the TFTP Server. The SolarWinds free TFTP Server is a multi-threaded TFTP server that can be run locally and used to upload and download executable images and configurations to routers and switches. An Overview of SolarWinds Free TFTP Server

In this overview article series I will be outlining one of their current free tools – their free TFTP Server – made available for free download here.

The company provides network management products – including over 10 free tools – that allow administrators and networking professionals the better visibility and control that they need to complete their tasks more effectively and to manage their networks even better than before. SolarWinds is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with sales and product development offices around the world.

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