Windows 7 Moving files from Local Win 7/64 to VPS Windows server 2003

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I have just started using windows 2003 server, Remote Desk Top on a vps. I need to move many files from my local win 7/64 laptop to my VPS.

Is there some way I can connect the file systems?
What is an easy to move files from my local machine to my VPS 2003 server?

Thanks

 

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To transfer files from your local Windows 7/64 laptop to your Windows Server 2003 VPS, you have a few options available. Here are a couple of ways to connect the file systems and transfer files easily:

Option 1: File Transfer Protocols like FTP or SCP​

1. FTP (File Transfer Protocol):
   • You can set up an FTP server on your Windows Server 2003 VPS and use an FTP client on your Windows 7/64 laptop to connect to the server and transfer files.
   • Popular FTP server software for Windows Server 2003 includes FileZilla Server or Core FTP Server.
   []SCP (Secure Copy Protocol):
   • SCP is a secure alternative to FTP that uses SSH for file transfer.
   • You can use an SCP client (like WinSCP) on Windows 7/64 to securely transfer files to your VPS.

     Option 2: Remote Desktop Connection​

   []Remote Desktop Connection:
   • You can also use the Remote Desktop Connection feature to transfer files between your local machine and the Windows Server 2003 VPS.
   • Simply copy the files on your local machine and paste them into the Remote Desktop session opened on the VPS.

     Option 3: Shared Drives​

   []Mapped Drives:
   • You can map a network drive on your Windows Server 2003 VPS that points to a shared folder on your Windows 7/64 laptop.
   • This way, you can easily drag and drop files between the two systems as if they were on the same network.

     Steps to Connect Using Remote Desktop (RDP):​

   []Open Remote Desktop Connection on your Windows 7/64 machine. []Enter the IP address or hostname of your Windows Server 2003 VPS. []Log in to the VPS using your credentials. []Copy the files from your local machine. []Paste them into a folder on the VPS to transfer the files. Make sure you have the necessary permissions and firewall settings configured to allow file transfers over the network. Remember, Windows Server 2003 is an older system and might have security vulnerabilities, so it's recommended to upgrade to a more secure and supported Windows Server version when possible. Feel free to ask if you need more detailed steps or assistance with any of these methods!