Integrating PowerWEB File Upload for ASP.NET

and PowerTCP FTP for .NET

Problem:

The developer is faced with the challenge of creating a web-based application that allows end-users to upload files to a remote FTP server.  The application must:

• Allow a file to be uploaded using a web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla/Firefox, Safari)
• Provide real-time progress feedback to the end-user
• Not store files on the web server
• Transmit files directly to a remote FTP server

Solution:

By combining PowerWEB File Upload for ASP.NET and PowerTCP FTP for .NET, using their ability to stream file data from point to point, applications can easily:

• Begin streaming file data to the destination FTP server as soon as the first buffer is received by the web server
• Provide real-time progress information to the end-user regarding the entire operation from end to end
• Create a secure method of file transfer, storing valuable assets behind corporate firewalls, while seamlessly exposing rich functionality to the outside world

The Sample Application:

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This sample distribution contains trial assemblies for both PowerWEB File Upload for ASP.NET and PowerTCP FTP for .NET.  To download the full trial installations with additional product-specific samples and documentation, see the following:

PowerWEB File Upload for ASP.NET
PowerTCP FTP for .NET

This ASP.NET application demonstrates how Dart's components can be combined to quickly create advanced functionality.  While the interface of this application allows the end-user to configure the FTP server and login credentials, these items can also be hard-coded into the application or placed in configuration files, thereby abstracting FTP functionality and increasing the overall security of the system. 

After running the sample, users simply select a file to upload, fill in FTP server details and click "Upload File".  As the file is uploaded, a connection is opened to the FTP server and data is written to an open stream.  This occurs immediately, and PowerWEB File Upload does not wait for the entire file before raising events in code-behind and passing along file data.  Within the FileUpload.UploadManager.UploadProgress event, blocks of data are written to the open Ftp.SegmentedStream until the entire file has been uploaded.  During the upload operation, the FileUpload.ProgressPanel displays a progress bar and transfer statistics in the open browser.  This sample could also be extended to simultaneously stream files to multiple destinations of varying types such as SQL Databases and networked file servers.

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