Simple-File-Management-System

Project Description:

The Simple File Management System is a network-based file management application comprising both a client (client.py) and a server (server.py). This project provides users with the ability to remotely manage files and directories on a central server through a command-line interface. It allows users to navigate directories, create new directories, remove files and directories, upload files to the server, and download files from the server.

Client (client.py):

• The client application initiates a socket connection to the server, enabling communication over the network.
• A handshake is performed with the server to establish a secure communication channel, involving the exchange of an end-of-file (EOF) token to mark the end of messages.
• The client displays the current working directory received from the server upon connection.
• Users can input various commands, such as changing directories (cd), creating directories (mkdir), removing files or directories (rm), uploading files to the server (ul), and downloading files from the server (dl).
• The client continuously accepts user commands and sends them to the server for execution.
• Users can exit the application gracefully by issuing the "exit" command.

Server (server.py):

• The server application listens for incoming connections on a specified host and port.
• It generates a random EOF token used to signify the end of messages exchanged between the client and server, enhancing message integrity.
• For each incoming client connection, a new thread (ClientThread) is created to handle the client's requests concurrently, allowing multiple clients to interact with the server simultaneously.
• The server responds to client commands, executes file management operations, sends file content when requested, and provides information about the current working directory.
• It handles various client commands, including changing directories (cd), creating directories (mkdir), removing files or directories (rm), uploading files from clients (ul), and downloading files to clients (dl).
• The server maintains the integrity of file operations, ensuring that directories and files are managed correctly.

Usage:

1. Start the server (server.py) on a host and port of your choice.
2. Run multiple instances of the client (client.py) on different machines or terminals to connect to the server.
3. Clients can interact with the server by entering commands via the command-line interface.
4. The server responds to client commands, executes requested actions, and provides feedback to clients.
5. Clients can gracefully exit the application by issuing the "exit" command.