Ubuntu Server Remote Access

bjlatt · 02-23-2011, 12:44 PM

I have a Filer Server running Ubuntu Server 9.04 located at my office. I would like to access these files from my home. How would I accomplish this as simply as possible?

corp769 · 02-23-2011, 01:32 PM

Using ssh. Install sshd with apt-get, open port 22 in your firewall, and configure sshd.conf. Good luck!

bjlatt · 02-23-2011, 01:49 PM

Thank you for responding. I think what I really need is a FTP server. How difficult is that to setup?

Thank you.

corp769 · 02-23-2011, 01:52 PM

Ok, you can set up an ftp server, but I do not recommend it, as you can use scp to transfer files via SSH. SSH is secure, FTP is not.

bjlatt · 02-23-2011, 01:55 PM

I'm sorry but this is where my stupdity takes over, what is scp?

corp769 · 02-23-2011, 01:56 PM

I just briefly explained....... Scp is used to copy files over SSH. It stands for secure copy.

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And to read more about it, you can do a "man scp" from the command line.

bjlatt · 02-23-2011, 02:56 PM

Ok thank you. I appreciate your assistance.

corp769 · 02-23-2011, 03:39 PM

Not a problem. If you need further help, let me know.

Josh