PDA

View Full Version : FTP Server Newbie?

Namagomi
12-07-02, 12:44 AM
Ok, so I'm trying to set up an FTP server because I hate having to leech bandwidth off theforumsaredown, and I'd like to be able to post pictures in here. Anyone know of a good webpage how to or some FTP server software that would allow me to do this? I'm using Vermillion right now, but it dosn't seem to be wanting to work all the time. Any tips?





For the record, I'm waaaaaaay tripping from taking too much Adderall. It's icky stuff. :(
su root
12-07-02, 01:54 AM
first of all, if you want to host pictures, then you want to use a HTTP server.

An easy HTTP server is IIS, which comes with Windows NT, 2k, and XP.
A nice one is Apache, www.apache.org
There are lots more.
Namagomi
12-07-02, 01:59 AM
told ya I was new at this :D Anyways, thanks for the tip. Is IIS reasonibly safe to use? I've used IIS in the past, but I've heard it is full of security holes reciently. The chance of my connection attracting a l33t h4x0r to exploit my server would be slim to none, but I'm still worried, so I'm leanging towads apache atm.
su root
12-07-02, 02:13 AM
IIS's security is like swiss cheese.

If you do your updates, it isn't too much of a problem, but if not, you are looking at Nimda and RedAlert. Alteast install a good virus scanner.

For a personal website, etc. I would install IIS (due to the ease), but for a production server, i would install apache. It's harder to install, but you get a million more options, and the added security.
Namagomi
12-07-02, 04:23 AM
yeah, after giving apache a good run down, it looks like the time it would take to become proficient in its use just isn't worth my time.
su root
12-07-02, 04:12 PM
you don't nessicarily need to become proficient in it's use, if you are just serving images, then most of the options should be set, just install, locate the directory where you put the images, and dump the images there. :D
Titan386
12-08-02, 02:33 AM
Apache is quite simple really, don't let the config file scare you! Most everything has reasonable defaults, the only time I've found a need to alter mine was when I installed php. If your just hosting pics, it would be very easy.