data transfer SMB vs FTP

[adithyay328]

Quick question: What are the pros and cons of SMB and FTP, and if possible, provide some example ideal use cases. I wanted to know since I'm setting up a home server, I just want to know which system to stick to. Thanks!

Edited January 1, 2017 by adithyay328
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[Lurick]

What are you looking to do with the home server? Host files from machines that you can open up from the server or transfer the files locally to the machine, edit them, and then push them back up to the server?

[Falconevo]

Use SMB in home, use FTP for external connections.  Simples.

[adithyay328]

5 hours ago, Lurick said:

What are you looking to do with the home server? Host files from machines that you can open up from the server or transfer the files locally to the machine, edit them, and then push them back up to the server?

 

Well, it's more for streaming, but it might be used for editing purposes, yes.

[Lurick]

3 hours ago, adithyay328 said:

Well, it's more for streaming, but it might be used for editing purposes, yes.

Then definitely SMB and Plex would work best

[adithyay328]

3 hours ago, Lurick said:

Then definitely SMB and Plex would work best

Okay, thanks!