The SFTP Secure Server for Windows Server 2016 is a robust solution designed to facilitate secure file transfers over the SSH protocol. This pre-configured virtual machine (VM image enables organizations to deploy a secure SFTP server swiftly, ensuring encrypted data transmission and compliance with security standards. By leveraging this solution, users can establish a reliable platform for transferring sensitive information across networks, mitigating the risks associated with unencrypted file transfers. Key Features and Functionality: - Protocol Support: Supports SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP, FTP, and FTP over SSL/TLS (FTPS, offering flexibility in file transfer methods. - Encryption Methods: Utilizes multiple encryption algorithms, including AES 128, AES 256, 3DES, and Blowfish, to secure data during transmission. - User Authentication: Integrates with Active Directory and LDAP for streamlined user authentication and management. - Access Control: Provides per-user permissions on the underlying file system, allowing granular control over data access. - Security Measures: Features IP address access control lists (ACLs to restrict connections, enhancing security against unauthorized access. - Administrative Tools: Includes a graphical user interface (GUI configuration tool for ease of setup and management. - Performance Management: Allows administrators to limit maximum connections, set idle timeouts, and define maximum transfer rates per user to optimize server performance. Primary Value and Problem Solved: This SFTP server solution addresses the critical need for secure and efficient file transfers within organizations. By providing a pre-configured and easy-to-deploy server on Windows Server 2016, it eliminates the complexities associated with setting up secure file transfer services. Organizations can ensure compliance with data security regulations, protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, and facilitate seamless integration with existing Windows-based infrastructures. The solution's comprehensive feature set empowers administrators to manage user access, monitor server activity, and enforce security policies effectively, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and data protection.