Question 1

How do I enable FTPS in rust-ftp?

Accepted Answer

Add the 'secure' feature in your Cargo.toml: `ftp = { version = "<version>", features = ["secure"] }`. This integrates rust-native-tls for TLS encryption, but note it's optional and disabled by default, so ensure you enable it for secure transfers.

Question 2

Is rust-ftp better than other FTP libraries for Rust?

Accepted Answer

rust-ftp offers a pure Rust implementation with optional TLS and a simple API, but compared to libraries like async-ftp, it lacks async support. Choose based on your needs: rust-ftp is reliable for sync operations, while others might better suit async environments.

Question 3

How can I handle large file transfers with rust-ftp?

Accepted Answer

The `simple_retr` and `put` methods handle data in memory, so for very large files, consider implementing custom streaming or chunking. The library doesn't natively support resumable transfers, so you may need additional logic for reliability.

Question 4

Does rust-ftp support asynchronous operations?

Accepted Answer

No, rust-ftp uses synchronous I/O and does not support asynchronous operations. If you need async, you'll have to look for alternative libraries or wrap calls in async contexts, which can add complexity to your codebase.

Question 5

What FTP servers work with rust-ftp?

Accepted Answer

rust-ftp is tested with vsftpd in the included Docker setup, so it should be compatible with standard FTP servers like vsftpd, ProFTPD, or FileZilla Server. Ensure the server supports passive mode and the ports specified in the testing script for best results.

Question 6

How to set up local testing for rust-ftp?

Accepted Answer

Build the Docker image with `docker build -t ftp-server tests`, then run the server using `tests/ftp-server.sh`. After that, execute tests with `cargo test --features secure` to verify functionality against the local FTP server.

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