Chapter 8: Running FTP
In This Chapter
Installing and starting the vsftpd server
Configuring vsftpd
FTP is one of the oldest and still most common methods for sending files over the Internet. This chapter shows you how to install and configure the basic FTP server that comes with most Linux distributions, Very Secure FTP Daemon (vsftpd). For complete information about this server, visit the official website at www.vsftpd.beasts.org.
If you need to access files from someone’s FTP site or need instructions on setting up an FTP server on a Windows machine, please see Book IV, Chapter 5.
Installing vsftpd
You can quickly find out whether vsftpd is installed on your system by entering the following command from a shell prompt:
rpm -q vsftpd
If vsftpd has been installed, the package version is displayed. If not, the message package vsftpd is not installed is displayed.
If vsftpd isn’t installed, you can install it by following these steps:
1. Click Activities, click Applications, and then click Add/Remove Software.
This summons the Add/Remove Software program.
2. Type vsftpd in the search box and click Find.
This locates the vsftp package.
3. Select the package named Very Secure Ftp Daemon and click Apply.
The Add/Remove Software program installs the vsftp package.
4. Close the ...
