Running an FTP server

stfusonxxxx · 10-09-2007, 08:35 AM

I'm new to Linux, and I need help configuring an FTP server. I've already got it up and running. And I need help finding the file to configure the security settings. If you could help me I would appreciate it greatly.

druuna · 10-09-2007, 11:12 AM

Hi,

Which ftp server are you running?

Here are (just) three that came to mind:

vsftpd
proftpd
pure FTPd

I do believe the first two are most common.

Hope this helps.

frenchn00b · 10-09-2007, 02:56 PM

(btw, ssh is also more secured
it is called sftp for instance)

stfusonxxxx · 10-10-2007, 07:57 AM

I'm running a vsftd server.

I'm trying to make it as secure as possible.

frenchn00b · 10-10-2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stfusonxxxx

I'm running a vsftd server.

I'm trying to make it as secure as possible.

http://vsftpd.beasts.org/#about
Didnt know. Which ports is it, like ftp ?
also is there encryption for that ?
(why not sftp if there is no encryption?)

What would you think about running a script homemade for checking when someone logs in ? (is that possible with that linux box ??)

Wim Sturkenboom · 10-11-2007, 01:19 AM

Google for miles brennan ftp
Gives a description how to setup vsftpd. It's based on Fedora, but I applied some of it to my Slackware server.

PS Site is down at the moment of writing.

eros_218 · 10-11-2007, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchn00b

http://vsftpd.beasts.org/#about
Didnt know. Which ports is it, like ftp ?
also is there encryption for that ?
(why not sftp if there is no encryption?)

What would you think about running a script homemade for checking when someone logs in ? (is that possible with that linux box ??)

vsftp is very secure