For transferring files, you have few options -

1. Transfer with FTP
1. You can either setup a FTP program like core FTP server and upload files using a FTP program
   

1. Transfer Using Remote Desktop Connection
1. With Remote Desktop, you can also mount your computer drives, so you have access to them on the server.
1. When you open "Remote desktop connection", click on "options"
2. Go to "Local Resources" and click on "More"
3. There you can select the drives and they will be available when you connect to the server.