Before You Begin

When you first install EFT, wizards step you through creating a Server object, creating a Site (the connection to EFT), and creating your first user. Review the links at the list below to gain an understanding of what a typical EFT installation requires.

If you are installing EFT in the cloud, refer to the Globalscape Knowledgebase for information about EFT in AWS or Azure.

• For EFT on Amazon Web Services refer to: https://kb.globalscape.com/KnowledgebaseArticle11237.aspx

• For EFT on Microsoft Azure refer to: https://kb.globalscape.com/KnowledgebaseArticle11278.aspx

Before installation

• Review What's New? in your version of EFT

• Review the specifications, safe operating limits, and System Requirements for EFT and its modules

• If you are upgrading from a previous version, refer to Upgrading.

• Review EFT System Architecture

• Review Configuration and Security Best Practices

• If you're using DMZ Gateway:

• Review how DMZ Gateway and EFT communicate

• Review Default Network Ports for EFT and DMZ Gateway

• Review ARM storage requirements