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sftp server in windows 2003 server

Discussion in 'Windows Server System' started by P Kishore Nayak, 2008/11/21.

  1. 2008/11/21
    P Kishore Nayak

    P Kishore Nayak Inactive Thread Starter

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    Dear All,

    I ned to configure the ftp server in windows 2003 server configured and working fine.
    My client is asking to install the sftp for security issue,

    What is the major difference between ftp and sftp even both are secured.
    Is sftp is free downlodable ?, and configured as in windows 2003 server.
    Can anybody help me in sftp configuration


    Thanks


    Kishore
     
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  2. 2008/11/21
    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    SFTP may refer to:

    Relating to file transfer:

    SSH file transfer protocol, a network protocol designed to provide secure file transfer and manipulation facilities over the secure shell (SSH) protocol. This is typically meant in context of file transfer. This is not an IETF standard, but a draft.
    FTP over SSH, the practice of running an FTP session over SSH, sometimes called Secure FTP. Rarely used, because FTP's normal 2-channel nature makes such tunneling difficult.
    Simple File Transfer Protocol, an unsecured and rarely-used file transfer protocol from the early days of the Internet.
    Serial File Transfer Protocol, a protocol used to transfer files between a PC and an embedded device using RS-232 or similar serial protocols.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SFTP
     
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  4. 2008/11/26
    ReggieB

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    It would be easier, if anything more secure, and more flexible to do the FTP over VPN and block any direct FTP access.
     
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  5. 2008/11/26
    P Kishore Nayak

    P Kishore Nayak Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    I have downloaded sftp server / client software from the link http://sshwindows.sourceforge.net/download and installed the same in XP machine ., created the users and I can able to transfer the files using the filezilla client software, user default directory is /home here c:\windows\documents and settings\ .., But I am trying to change the location like d:\sftproot\< user folder> , but I am not able to do the same. If anybody worked in this please guide me.

    And also this software will not work in windows 2003 server ?,

    Can anyone suggest me which is software I can go for sftp server and client
    for windows 2003 server, and also is there any link so that I can download and test.

    Thanks and Regards,
    Kishore
     
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  6. 2008/11/27
    P Kishore Nayak

    P Kishore Nayak Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi,
    Installed and configured the sftp server for windows 2003 server, and able to login.
    I can able to change the path for the directrory instaed of /home/<foldername> , d:/sftproot/<foldername>. Changed the path in passwd file and now i can acces that folder.

    I want to lock the permission for that perticular folder only. Now while login to server point to perticular users folder, but he can come back and access other folder. Can anybody suggest me how to restrict the user to perticular folder.
    Thanks
    Kishore
     
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  7. 2008/11/29
    ReggieB

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    What software are you using? It will probably need to be a setting in that software.

    However, do the software have its own users and passwords, or does it use the system? If it uses system user account, you may be able to use file and folder permissions to restrict access.

    Is the software run as a service? If so, create a new user account to run the service and then restrict that user to just the folders you want to share.
     
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