I have redhat 9 and the default ftp server that comes with redhat cd's. and I was trying to ftp to my computer but I could not. I know the ftp server is installed but I do n't know how to start it! Can any body tell me how to start the ftp server and make available for users to ftp to it? Thank you so much h

I believe RedHat Linux 9.0 will install vsftpd as a default ftp server. Make sure you have activated it by placing a check next to it thru the "Services" option from the menu and look in /etc/rc.d/init.d to see if there is a file called vsftpd. taurus

That was true. But how can I get red of the pub log in. I was able to log in to pub folder without user name or password. I think it was created by vsftpd. and how can I make the server more scure. thanks

You will need to edit the config file (most likely in /etc). Dont forget to restart it when you are done.

see /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf run /etc/init.d/vsftpd start it will work N.B: Configure iptables/ipchains properly or no need of cofiguration of firewall

There should be something about allowing anonymous access in /etc/vsftpd. After you changed the file you need to restart is. I usually do kill -HUP xxxx where xxxx is the pid of inetd

you can also do this thru the gui, server settings, services, much easier for us newbies. as well in RH8 and RH9 at the command, opps i mean shell prompt type service ftpd restart or start or stop whatever you want it to do. works with all installed services, network, tomcat, httpd, and so on.