Protocol Support: Support for various file transfer protocols such as FTP, SFTP, FTPS, HTTP, and SMB. 

File Format Compatibility: Ability to handle different file formats, including text files, CSV, XML, JSON, and binary files. 

Security: Encryption and secure transfer mechanisms to ensure data privacy and integrity. 

Error Handling and Logging: Robust error handling, logging, and retry mechanisms to ensure reliable file transfers. 

Scheduling: Support for scheduling file transfers to automate regular data exchange processes. 

Data Transformation: Basic data transformation capabilities to modify or format data during the transfer process. 

Scalability: Ability to handle large volumes of data and support high-performance requirements. 

Everyday Uses 

Synchronizing Data: Keeping files updated across different systems or platforms. 

Data Migration: Moving data from an old system to a new one. 

Cloud Integration: Uploading or downloading files to and from cloud storage services. 

Backup Management: Automatically transferring files to a backup location at regular intervals. 

Practical Examples 

Google Drive Connector: Syncs files between your computer and Google Drive. 

FTP Connector: Transfers files to a remote server using the FTP protocol. 

Cloud Storage Connector: Moves files between local storage and cloud services like Dropbox or AWS S3.