What is the most stable Linux kernel to use for a simple, secure, hands-off FTP server?

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krog

I want to build a very simple, secure FTP server (with SSL), with little else, no GUI. I want to put this thing in a corner and let it run and forget about it. What Linux kernel do you recommend for this? Should I use a particular distro? Or put the pieces together myself? I'm a n00b, but want to learn and do it right. Thanks!

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Try DSL Linux as a distro.

I need help setting up a Secure FTP Server on Linux SUSE 11.?

J

I need help setting up a Secure FTP Server on Linux SUSE 11. Does anyone have a walkthrough or anything that could help me through the process? I want to make sure I get it right. Thanks!

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well, if you want to go SuSE, you may want to go SuSE all the way...
use YaST Control Center

1st
install yast-ftp-server and vsftpd
restart yast
search for ftp and click on FTP server
config & start

How to FTP Linux web logs to Windows server?

ongraiden

Ive been trying to figure out a script that can run on a windows 2003 server that will ftp web logs from a linux box back to the windows box on a daily basis. I can probably set the script in a schedule in the windows box but how do I write the script that will do the ftp work?
I could use a hand on the syntax for a script that will do this.
The FTP settings are ready I really just need the syntax on the batch script. I assume it's like xcopy something something right?

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A simple batch file is all you need. FTP was intended to be used in scripts.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/batch.mspx?mfr=true

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Can i run an ftp server off of ubuntu linux or do i have to have an os specifically for servers?

Sam

I want to set up an ftp server that can be accessed across the internet and im running ubuntu 11.04. Do i need to partition my hard drive and install a server os on it to set up an ftp server?

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You can just install the ftp software.

There is no significant difference between a ubuntu desktop and ubuntu server operating system, except that the server OS has no GUI installed.

HOw to set linux ftp server when user creates file to set file premission?

???

I installed a server vsftpd on Ubuntu 10 but when I login on ftp and upload some files it sets to premission 600. How can I change that?

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The 'local_umask' option in vsftp.conf sets this. Don't forget the leading zero.

Can you access a linux ftp server via browser ?

ongraiden

Im trying to configure a linux server's FTP to allow people to access it via browser similar to Windows IIS.

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It's not a server configuration error. It depends which browser people are using to connect to the server.

go to ftp://serverip from firefox and it will look and act completely different than going to the same ftp://serverip from internet explorer. IE opens a window similar to windows explorer where files can be dragged and dropped in. Firefox will not. The best thing for people to use is an actual ftp client. They can even download a ftp portable app for their thumb drive. http://portableapps.com/apps/internet/filezilla_portable

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