FTP server with IIS, how-to?


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how do you setup an FTP server using windowXP's built in IIS..?

i can set up the server but can only log in using the adminitrator account, and i can't find any place that lets me create users to log in to the FTP....

anyone know..?

another question is about the virtual directory. When i have a virtual directory setup and log in with the administrator account, i don't see the directory, i have to manually enter the directory name in order to go into the directory, ... any help is appreciated....^^

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I think you have to add users in the user management /

Right Click My Computer > Manage > Local Users and Groups > Users

and then go into FTP or something and looks at users with Permissions etc - make sure the directory has permissions for the user you added as well...I'm rusty. Try the help as well :)

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That is the only way other users can log in. You must create the accounts on the computer. You can however alter those accounts so that they cannot logon locally and so they dont show on the welcome screen. If you are using XP with IIS you will have a limit of 10 simultaneous connections to your server as well. I would suggest trying a 3rd party solution. Beore IIS I used Serv-U. It sounds like a 3rd party app may be a better solution for you.

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I've had this problem too. I want to allow myself (Administrators) to read and write to a directory, but anonymous users to just read/browse. I can't even find a way to do this. Anyone know?

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I've had this problem too. I want to allow myself (Administrators) to read and write to a directory, but anonymous users to just read/browse. I can't even find a way to do this. Anyone know?

Set the security permissions on that directory to do just that. (you have to disable simple file sharing first)

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That is the only way other users can log in. You must create the accounts on the computer. You can however alter those accounts so that they cannot logon locally and so they dont show on the welcome screen. If you are using XP with IIS you will have a limit of 10 simultaneous connections to your server as well. I would suggest trying a 3rd party solution. Beore IIS I used Serv-U. It sounds like a 3rd party app may be a better solution for you.

Right, it's a normal limitation. If you don't like it, then try something else man.

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well, i'm trying to stay away from third parties ftp server cuz i found out that many of them does not support asian text (mainly unicode) directory tree, and there cause problems when other people try to view my directories.

I just cannot believe that the FTP server built in windows XP is soooo bad..., i can barely find any options available for the ftp server,...

statikmat, what should i do so that the users for my ftp server won't show up on my welcome screenn....?

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The reason why the FTP server is "sooo bad" is because Windows XP isn't designed to be a server at all. They put the functionality in Windows XP so home users can use it without paying $680.00 for Windows 2003 Server.

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No, actually Fowen, it's because he has a FAT32 partition--FAT and FAT32 don't have security. You'll need to convert your drive to NTFS; a painless procedure. Open up a command prompt and type this:

convert c: /fs:ntfs

Choose yes to everything and reboot.

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can anybody answer two of my questions....?

1. the virtual directory i setup of on the FTP server using IIS doesn't show up when i use an ftp client to connect to the server., the server appears empty, .. anyone know how to solve this problem..?

2. is it possible to assign certain user certain ip, so that he or she can only access the ftp server using that ip only?

thanks in advanced....^^

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I've had this problem too. I want to allow myself (Administrators) to read and write to a directory, but anonymous users to just read/browse. I can't even find a way to do this. Anyone know?

You dont' need to add users.

For anoynmous rights you add the

"Internet Guest Account"

To the folders you wish to give them permissions too.

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You dont' need to add users.

For anoynmous rights you add the

"Internet Guest Account"

To the folders you wish to give them permissions too.

I've tried that...and it still doesn't work :( I have a virtual directory refering to a different computer, and want myself (Administrators) to be able to write, but no one else. I set it up for Admins to have full access, but it still doesn't work :(

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iomayho, check out http://www.raidenftpd.com/en/raiden-ftpd-d...p-features.html

it has Unicode filename/pathname support (UTF8)

it's very nice and powerfull FTPD..but it's interface is so messed up, still it'll be easier to administer than IIS :)

yep i agree, ..^^ raidenFTPd is sooooooooo difficult to configure because of its user interface......

but anyway, the main reason i want to stick to the IIS is because i'm gonna install windows server 2003 soon and as far as i now, both uses the IIS for FTP server, so, i want just trying to learn as much as possible in windowsXP first,

so, can anybody answer the two questions i posted a few post above...? thanks ...^^

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