Hey everyone! I’m working on a project where I need to get files that are created by jobs on a remote server and bring them to my frontend server. The frontend has a user panel for managing these jobs. I’m looking for ideas on how to do this safely.
The main thing is I don’t want to show the IP address of my job server. So I can’t just let users download straight from there. That wouldn’t be good.
Also, it would be great if I could add some cool features to the download process. Like showing how fast it’s going and maybe a progress bar. I think I’d need to use some kind of jQuery thing for that.
Does anyone have experience with this kind of setup? What’s the best way to handle file transfers between servers without exposing sensitive info? And any tips on making the download look nice for users would be awesome too!
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!
hey there! have u thought about using a content delivery network (CDN)? it could help hide ur job server and make file transfers faster. for the frontend, maybe try socket.io for real-time updates? And for downloads, u could check out DropzoneJS - it’s got some cool features for showing progress. what do u think? have u tried anything like that before?
hey there! have u considered using a reverse proxy? it can hide ur job server IP and handle file transfers securely. for the frontend, u could use websockets to stream progress updates. axios is great for handling downloads with progress. just make sure to set up proper authentication n encryption. good luck with ur project!
For secure file transfers, I recommend implementing a dedicated file transfer service. This service can act as an intermediary between your job server and your frontend, effectively masking the job server’s IP address. You can use SFTP or SCP protocols for secure server-to-server transfers.
To enhance the user experience, consider using server-sent events (SSE) or WebSockets to provide real-time progress updates. These technologies allow for efficient, low-overhead communication between the server and client.
For the download process, you might look into using the Fetch API or libraries like Axios, which offer built-in support for progress tracking and can be integrated with progress bars. Ensure that you implement the proper authentication and authorization mechanisms so that only authorized users can access and download files.