With Langmeier Backup you can also perform an FTP backup using an optional secure connection to the server, which can be activated independently of the data encryption by the backup software Langmeier Backup. The secure connection to the data backup is established using SSL (not to be confused with sFTP, which connects to the server via SSH - this connection type is not supported by Langmeier Backup).
To have Langmeier Backup communicate with the server via FTP using a secure connection, select the „Secure connection (SSL)“ checkbox in the online backup settings:
The following table shows the different authentication types that Langmeier Backup can use for this
Value (FTPSAuth):
Shortcodes:
Description:
0
atNone
No encryption is used.
1
atSecureData
The data is encrypted with SSL.
2
atImplicitControl
The control connection is always encrypted with SSL.
3
atImplicitNormal
The maximum security setting and the default.
4
atExplicitControl
The control connection is encrypted with SSLafter an initial login.
5
atExplicitNormal
Everything is encrypted after the certificate is sent. This is used by many vendors.
8
atHashLogin
Encrypts and salts the password, using 256-bit AES to ensure stronger protection over a clear connection..
9
atFirewallReady
Enables Secure FTP communications over a firewall. This will only work in conjunction with a PowerTCP FTP/SecureFTPServer pairing.
16
atExplicitAutoControl
Explicit is used if possible; otherwise no encryption is used on the control connection.
33
atImplicitLogin
Data and Control connection are encrypted until the user is authenticated, after which the control connection becomes clear text.
By default, Langmeier Backup uses a value of 5 (atExplicitNormal) for a secure connection. To change this default, do the following:
Press the Windows+R key and in the window that appears run the registry editor Regedit.exe.
Copy the desired value from the above table to the "FTPSAuth" value you create in the Windows registry as follows:
Create a 32bit numeric value named "FTPSAuth" in the Windows registry under the key:
About the Author Urs Langmeier Founder and CEO of Langmeier Software
I don't want to complicate anything. I don't want to develop the ultimate business software. I don't want to be listed in a top technology list. Because that's not what business applications are about. It's about making sure your data is seamlessly protected. And it's about making sure everything runs smoothly while you maintain full control and focus on growing your business. Simplicity and reliability are my guiding principles and inspire me every day.
