FTP Server with Linux Box

Hi friends,

I have just installed a Linux Redhat 8 box. Actually, I wanna run a FTP Server on this linux box to allow some registered users to upload some of the data files.
I have tried to find the material on internet but still no luck..

First, I must mention, I am a linux newbie...

I got some questions, would you guys, please help me to give some suggestions, i.e.

1. What I need to install the secure FTP Server...?

2. How can I install and secure FTP Server...?

3. How can I run the secure FTP Server...?

4. How can I make the users accounts and restrict their access to their permitted areas?

5. Do I need Apache Server to run the FTP Server or what?

Please suggest...!

Cheers...!

VJ

Each package has its own specific requirements, best way for you to install one is via RPM. Find RPM package and then use the Redhat Package Manager to install.



This again depends on which one you choose. Some are started via init scripts (/etc/init.d/script start) others are managed by Inetd.



Well normally the FTP system authenticates users via the systems password list so you use the normal linux commands like adduser. Restricting them to their home account is done by settings within the config file of your chosen program, most (all?) support this.



Apache is a webserver and totally seperate to the FTP server. You do not need one to run the other.

i personally run proFTPd i love it simple to install and maintain. there are many other FTP servers out there it all depends on what you want. http://proftpd.linux.co.uk/. you can go there for proFTPd i would sugest getting 1.8.2 not the beta.

umm there is nothinng you really need to install it as long as you have a shell you can do anything.