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A TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server is used to transfer files between different computer network within a network. This type of server is meant for use with a local area network (also known as a LAN). The purpose is of TFTP is to allow people to share information between computers in a closed system environment (such as an office or school).

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