Multi-threaded File Server

Description:

This project is a demonstration of a multi-threaded file server using Python's socket and threading libraries. The server supports multiple clients concurrently, each handled by a separate thread, allowing for efficient and high-volume file operations.

How to use:

Step 1: go to project directory and open command prompt and start server using command:

python server.py

Step 2: Open another command prompt and perform various operations using below commands(use file name and file extension):

Upload File:

python client.py upload file_name.txt

Rename File:

python client.py old_file_name.txt new_file_name.txt

Download File:

python client.py download file_name.txt

Delete File:

python client.py delete file_name.txt

Key Features:

• Multi-threading: Each client connection is managed in a separate thread, allowing the server to handle multiple simultaneous connections and operations efficiently.
• File operations: The server supports upload, download, delete, and rename operations, allowing clients to manage files on the server.
• Synchronization: Implemented file operation handling to prevent race conditions when multiple threads access the same file.
• Efficient file transfers: Files are transferred in chunks rather than loading the entire file into memory, making the system more memory efficient and scalable.

Technologies Used:

• Python: The project is entirely written in Python, leveraging the built-in socket and threading libraries for network communication and concurrent processing.
• Socket Programming: Used for network communication between the client and the server.
• Threading: Used for handling multiple client connections simultaneously.