File sender adapter with nfs as NFS as transport protocol

hi all.
can any abody explain me what is the main difference between FTP and NFS protocols and why there is no need to pass connection parameters for nfr ptotocol.
waiting for excellent reply.
bye.
regards.
seeta ram.

Hi,
FTP - It is a file transfer protocol where the source system in this XI has to connect to any other system's particular location it requires connection parameters IP Address, port and you can have authentication in this case also.
Here the system need not be in Network also. You can access the remote system by providing valid userid and password, hence we require conn parameters here.
NFS - This protocol is used to access files which are present accross the network where XI also lies within the same network.
Regards,
Ramesh P

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