(Spork) Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 basicly im looking to set up a simple SAFE server to host small file for my friends and family ( so thsy can go to said link on my server download the file/pic/doc etc and be done with it i had this set up about 6 years ago but have since forgotten how to do this :( anyone help me out in simple terms :p id like to STOp them from going to any other DIR also Ps please no "why not just use a yadahaha yahaha service " i want to have control over said server Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewism Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 FTP would be ideal for you. All the friends and family will need is the IP address, a username and a password. FileZilla Server is very easy to configure. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591058994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakem1 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Why don't you check out HP's MediaSmart Servers. They run Windows Home Server and would be ideal for your needs. WHS comes with a built in website designed for remote access and sharing files/photos with friends and family. Limited setup is required but you still maintain full control of the server. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Linux ftw. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 sorry wanting something i can run off my main PC ill check in to the ftp idea thx Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 also can the ftp be used to host images ? or is that mainly http ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester0 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 You can host any kind of file on FTP Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 You can host any kind of file on FTP thx just need to work out how to do it with out needing a user name passy to view it :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 thx just need to work out how to do it with out needing a user name passy to view it :p FTP can be setup to use anonymous logins, but obviously there is a significant security issue if this is done. Would you really want anybody with you IP address to view any file on the server? There's a reason why a username and password is required.... ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 FTP can be setup to use anonymous logins, but obviously there is a significant security issue if this is done. Would you really want anybody with you IP address to view any file on the server? There's a reason why a username and password is required.... ;) this is true :p very true guess ill stick to normal images hosting for that :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/778332-fastest-and-simple-way-to-set-up-a-home-base-server/#findComment-591059298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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