Installing FTP Server

[cpgaming]

Hi,

I've recently rented my second machine thru serverbeach and am having some issues getting a ftp server installed onto it. I've attempted Bulletproof ftp server and get port 21 in use errors. Uninstalled that and decided to try cerberusFTP server instead as I use that on a machine I rent thru another company and have not had problems with it. Cerberus reports that the network interface can't be enabled and sometimes that port 21 is in use. I don't see a way to use ftp with my machine besides installing a third party server (that allows me to manage my clients I'm going to put on the machine). Anyone have any idea what i'm doing wrong? I renting a dual amd 2600 with windows 2003 standard edition on it. Does this already include some type of ftp server I was unaware of? My other windows 2003 standard server hosted elsewhere has no problems installing either of those programs and they work great on that machine.

I'm hoping not to have to put in a support ticket on this if it's a minor mistake on my part that I could maybe work out thru using the forums. If anyone has any idea what i may have to do to free (or check) port 21 on the server i'd really appreciate any and all help on this issue.

[DXD]

Windows comes with it's own FTP server. Although it's not the best it does get the job done. One of the things it doesn't let you do is resume transfers.

If you want to install third party ftp server software then you need to disable the FTP service in windows.

START->Administrative Tools->Services

The fine the service that says something like Microsoft File Transfer Service (can't think of the exact text off the top of my head) and change that service to disabled and also STOP it.

Then you should have no problems installing your 3rd party ftp server software.

[cpgaming]

DXD Thank you so much for your assistance. Saved me from permanent head damage due to me beating it against my computer. The actual name of the service I had to disable was FTP Publishing something or other and as soon as I disabled it my other software started working.

Thank you very much for your assistance. I'll actually get to sleep tonight now, hehe. :beer:

[hotshot]

One of the things it doesn't let you do is resume transfers.

I think this statement is incorrect, IIS 6.0 does allow you to resume transfers.

[DXD]

I think this statement is incorrect, IIS 6.0 does allow you to resume transfers.

IIS6.0 to means the Web Service and as far as I know the FTP service doesn't allow you. I could be wrong but I am pretty sure FTP still doesn't let you resume.

[hotshot]

IIS6.0 to means the Web Service <SNIP> I could be wrong but I am pretty sure FTP still doesn't let you resume.

Actually you are wrong twice.

1) http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/iis/6/all/proddocs/en-us/qss_ftp_ftpsitesetup.mspx

2) http://makeashorterlink.com/?X34F43409

I hope that clears everything up for those interested.

[DXD]

Actually you are wrong twice.

1) http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/iis/6/all/proddocs/en-us/qss_ftp_ftpsitesetup.mspx

2) http://makeashorterlink.com/?X34F43409

I hope that clears everything up for those interested.

:oops:
I guess I should of :rtfm:

Good ol microsoft done changed things on me :)

[RickH]

Actually you are wrong twice.

1) http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/iis/6/all/proddocs/en-us/qss_ftp_ftpsitesetup.mspx

2) http://makeashorterlink.com/?X34F43409

I hope that clears everything up for those interested.

You learn something new everyday.
I didn't know MS had implemented this in IIS.
Thanks for the info.