FTP?

[KoRo]

Starting a new thread, relating to the old one.

Would setting up an FTP Server be easier and just as effective for file sharing on the internet? All I want to do is to have people be able to remotely (as in, not on the Local network) access and possibly manipulate files that are stored on the server (that IS on the network.) I guess I should have thought of that before, but someone beat me to the punch.

Would anyone happen to know how to do it simply and effectively on a Windows Small Business Server 2003 computer?

[Bovidi]

Well I know that there are lots of programs out there for setting up a FTP server.  All of the ones I have used were easy but I can't remember the names and I have formated the computer that had them on it.  But yea most were just click and follow instructions.  It is easy to share files and modify others with FTP.  Although your router needs to have the port that you chose to be open

[Darwin]

I told you so koro.

Yes, setting up an ftp server is easy, especially in linux.

A good idea would be to set up apache + ftp, that is in ubuntu/debian:

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sudo apt-get install apache

Then find a suitable ftp client or service, and have it set up to the default directory that apache is set to (that is, /var/www/).

I believe after you set up your apache server, just type in http://"youriphere" and you should see everything you have dropped into /var/www/.

[Dirk]

He specifically said in a win2k3 server.  Annoying ass linux zealots

FTP can be a quick and dirty way to do this, but you need to keep in mind that it's purely for transfering files.  You transfer them to the local machine then would have to get the end user(s) in the habit of transfering them back to the server through the FTP client, replacing what is there already. This also opens up the network a bit more and the malicious port probing that goes on the internet will fairly readily identify that you're running an FTP off that machine. Assuming that's still what you want, I've heard good things about Bulletproof FTP for host software on the server side and SmartFTP is nice and free (though technically not free for commercial use.) You'll still have to train the dogs that they any changes they want to stick to server files will have to be made with a manual transfer of the file back to the server through the FTP client.  Doesn't sound like much to most people here who are vaguely familiar with FTP, but to someone who operates solely in the business/windows domain world (where outlook, word, and excel are all they really know how to use) it's not as straight forward.

[Darwin]

We just do it better.

[Dirk]

Linux does do FTP better, but that's not the issue here.  If you think that the best solution for the problem he described is to learn linux and put it up on a seperate machine to act as an intermediary between a windows 2k3 machine then you're just beyond hope.  When advocating linux, it's best to advocate for its use in practical situations and not to just scream OMG USE LINUX like the nix community is usually stereotyped as doing.

[KoRo]

I just want something as simple and easy as I can to set up and explain for Win 2k3 Server...I recently found that my brain has gone kaput and Im unable to learn anything more about computers than what I really already know (which is now pretty much outdated info) so....

Darwins not the hopeless one, I am.

[Dirk]

Then give hamachi a try, a buddy recommended it to me and it was able to create a VPN between 3 routers (with the internet in the middle) and let me access any other client that I had put onto the same network.  Iit's very easy to use, install, and once you configure it it will always be up and working (no need for client interaction.)

[Darwin]

Sry dirk.  I didnt really read his first post.  I just saw set up ftp server, and I went into linux mode.

And it is relevant, since koro has recently began to dabble in linux.

[slorge_gridlock]

I use CeasarFTP 0.99g and have found it quite reliable and secure, plus it's easy to set up.  It's Freeware and available here http://http://www.aclogic.com/ with plenty of help available.

remember, if you use a router, you're going to have to do some port forwarding. This site http://http://www.portforward.com/ will help you with that

[KoRo]

Then give hamachi a try, a buddy recommended it to me and it was able to create a VPN between 3 routers

I DLed Hamachi onto my computer and set it up, but it couldnt connect to my network for some reason. I really couldn't figure it out...=\

And it is relevant, since koro has recently began to dabble in linux.

I guess linux doesn't like my computer, since both Suse and Ubuntu have failed to run or even install properly (multiple times) onto my computer. I heard there's a newer version of Suse out there, so I might give that a shot..

Slorge, thanks a lot. That looks like it might be a real help for me. Freeware progs plus information on port forwarding. I couldnt ask for more I'll tell you how it all turns out within a week or 2.

[Vorter_X_]

dude neither of them would install on this hunka junk either....i tried 7 or 8x and it just wouldnt work....ive got knoppix on a disc too but it wont even run

[GE]

User error?

[Darwin]

Try burning your CD's slower.  Maybe 24x.

[Vorter_X_]

thats the fastest mine burns at...i didnt bother getting a dvdrw cus i didnt have money so i got a cdrw 522452