Re: FTP Servers and XP Pro

"JetPants" <JetPants@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:717A0630-F540-4F53-85E8-D09B7D4A1AE0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Thanks for the info Jack!! I think I read somewhere that XP Pro will only
> do
> 2 GB of space for a FTP Server. Is this true? Also, the first link you
> provided doesn't appear to be working. I am planning on offering a
> picture
> FTP for a recent group field trip, and was hoping to host about 30GB of
> space. What would be your recommendations. Anyone else is free to post
> their thoughts as well.
>
> Thanks
>
> "Jack" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Windows XP can run FTP server provided you install the IIS Ad option.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-
>> us/iiiisin2.mspx
>>
>> http://www.mvps.org/marksxp/WindowsXP/IIS/iis1.php
>>
>> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "JetPants" <JetPants@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:33128B2B-763D-42A9-B3A3-5B6A0A4A4FC7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > I am wondering if XP Pro has the capability to run an FTP Server. If
>> > so,
>> > does anyone know of any documentation out there that provides
>> > information
>> on
>> > how to do this?
>>
>>
>>

Make sure you secure your FTP server. It is a very easy way for attackers to
compromise your system.

http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-1009-5718567.html

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/7b4bdad5-9a0a-4bf6-8b00-41084b783e20.mspx

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsServer2003/Library/IIS/79e61c58-28d8-4445-ae44-5f49fd5ccd19.mspx

If the long links word wrap you may have to copy the second line and paste
it into the url. I don't like to use tinyurl or snipurl as I personally
won't click on any links that I can't see the full url.

Kerry


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