How to setup FTP server?

[arcull]

Hi guys. I would like to setup a FTP server, that could be accessed from outside of my local network.Can some tell me where could I find a beginners guid for setting up a FTP server on Suse 10.2. I have searched the net, but I couldn't find one Thanx for your help.

[davin]

first check ftp is installed or not or ftp service is running ????

[kahoona]

You should already have a ftp server installed named "vsftpd". Check with this command:

# rpm -qa | grep -i vsftpd
vsftpd-2.0.5-24


If you do have it, use yast to open the firewall for external connections:
yast -> Security and Users -> Firewall -> Allowed Services -> Service to allow = TFTP Server -> Add -> Next -> Accept.

After it is added, try typing this to start it:

# /etc/init.d/vsftpd start

Lastly, try and connect from your local machine and, if successful, from a remote machine.

[kahoona]

You can also stop the FTP server with:

# /etc/init.d/vsftpd stop

[arcull]

I gues I got runnig the vsftpd service, how do I know, which my local folder will be used as ftp folder, and which ports should I open on the router. Is this just 21, or do I need some others. Thanx again for your help.

[velu06]

I gues I got runnig the vsftpd service, how do I know, which my local folder will be used as ftp folder, and which ports should I open on the router. Is this just 21, or do I need some others. Thanx again for your help.

local ftp folder "/var/ftp/pub"

[kahoona]

I don't think /var/ftp is right. On my openSUSE 10.2 box, it is /srv/ftp. You should only need port 21 open. That is all FTP uses.

[arcull]

Thanx guys. I'll try when I get home.