ftp security

[FR]

We like to use ftp to copy huge files on a daily basis from server to server
due to its speed rather than regular copy or xcopy ,etc... But would like to
know what needs to be enabled to use FTP . Do I need to start or install any
service in the both the sender and receiver or any one to use FTP?

Also if i would like to control security such that only certain users can be
able to connect to the server using FTP, how can i do so ?

Thanks

 

[Ian Clark]

We like to use ftp to copy huge files on a daily basis from server to server
due to its speed rather than regular copy or xcopy ,etc... But would like to
know what needs to be enabled to use FTP . Do I need to start or install any
service in the both the sender and receiver or any one to use FTP?

Also if i would like to control security such that only certain users can be
able to connect to the server using FTP, how can i do so ?

Thanks

Service only needs to run on the receiving server.

As for security and controlling who uses it.. RTFM ! )

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

RTFM is a commonly used acronym. It stands for
"Read the flaming manual" . . .
(see http://www.acronymfinder.com/af-query.asp?Acronym=rtfm&String=off)