Cannot start FTp server

[samuelk]

I am trying to start FTp service both from Terminal and Cpanel interface but unable to start. it says cannot start ftpd service. contact administartor

It's Redhat Linux can anybody help me to fix this issue?


Thanks

[bharathi12]

which version of redhat os u are currently use?


suppose u are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 or higher version


first u install vsftpd rpm

[samuelk]

which version of redhat os u are currently use?


suppose u are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 or higher version


first u install vsftpd rpm

I am using Linux 5.4. I found that vsftpd rpm not installed. Is threre any dependancy to install this particular rpm?

[chinmayrhcss]

Please explore the RHEL DVD and go to Server directory where u will find all the rpms and install the desired rpms

[samuelk]

Please explore the RHEL DVD and go to Server directory where u will find all the rpms and install the desired rpms

I have installed vsftpd but still I am unable to start Pure-ftpd service it says failed.

any ideas?

[chinmayrhcss]

please execute the following command:

chkconfig vsftpd on
/etc/init.d/vsftpd restart

If still you are gettting the same error, please remove the vsftpd package: rpm -e vsftpd and go to the same location where all the packages are ther and execute rpm -ivh vsftpd-- .