WebDrive is more than just an
FTP Client. By connecting to WebDAV, FTP, FTPS,
or SFTP servers through a virtual drive, files
are transferred by simply saving them to a
drive letter. There's no need to run a
separate FTP client interface. Unlike typical FTP clients,
WebDrive allows you to open and edit server-based
files without the additional download step.
Security Features
WebDrive has built-in support for
the industry standard SSL protocol. When used in
conjunction with secure WebDAV, FTP, FTPS, or SFTP
servers, WebDrive will open an encrypted tunnel between
the client computer and the remote server; giving
you secure transmission of critical data over the
Internet. WebDrive can also be used as an
alternative to a corporate VPN. Install the WebDrive
client and an SSL enabled server, and WebDrive
can act as the VPN for your company;
an efficient alternative to an expensive VPN and
non-secure FTP client connections.
WebDrive Site Manager
Use the site manager to
define the servers you wish to map to
drive letters. Enter the server URL and your
username and password and press "connect," to map
the selected drive letter to your server. You
can map different directories on the same server
to unique drive letters. This provides easier access
to frequently updated directories. You can also map
unique drive letters to different server types -
one drive to an SFTP server, one to
a WebDAV server and another to an FTP
or FTPS server. This is functionality not available
in typical FTP software.
Collaboration
WebDrive supports WebDAV, the Web-based Distributed Authoring and
Versioning protocol. WebDAV enables collaboration on a centrally
located set of files. WebDAV is also more
firewall friendly than other protocols. By mapping a
drive letter to a WebDAV server, WebDrive allows
you to lock files, modify them, and then
release the locks so that others can view
and edit. By using WebDAV locking concepts, WebDrive
ensures data integrity.
Because WebDrive can connect to
FTP, FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV servers, users can
store, access and collaborate on files in many
locations though the familiar interface of a drive
letter.
Internet-Enable any Application
Instantly
Internet enable any application. Use WebDrive to manipulate
files on your server with your favorite applications.
For example, you can use Microsoft Backup to
create backups of your web site, by simply
selecting the drive letter to be backed up.
DOS/Legacy Support (Command Line)
Once
WebDrive has mapped a drive to your server,
you can access it like a local drive.
Use a DOS-prompt to use commands such as,
copy, xcopy, mkdir, dir, move, etc.
As the
Internet grows, DOS based and other legacy applications
are quickly being left in the dust; primarily
due to their inability to access data over
the Internet. WebDrive can breathe new life into
these applications by providing DOS based Internet file
access. Still using an application like WordPerfect for
DOS? With WebDrive, map any available network drive
letter to an FTP, FTPS, SFTP or WebDAV
server over your corporate Intranet or over the
Internet, then use the application to access those
files through the mapped drive.