Operation Manual

on the server, not locally on the client. File servers typically serve a large number
of clients simultaneously.
37.1 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 37.4, “Accessing Files on Different OS on
the Same Computer” (page 614) 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 37.2, “Access Methods” (page 611).
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.
610 Reference