RE: FTP Tool

["Ajay Tikoo" <ajay () printwire org>]

The ftp client that is included in Windows has worked great for me, more so
because it is a command line tool and thus can be run in scripts. However,
the one thing that I have missed most in this tool is its inability to
resume transfers.

On the server side (IIS FTP), I agree that it is much more stable now.
However, user accounts are tied with underlying login accounts (or Active
Directory). In many scenarios (like web-hosting), we prefer to have ftp (or
email) accounts not linked with underlying login/user accounts from active
directory.

Ajay Tikoo


-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On
Behalf Of Nikhil Wagholikar
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2008 5:23 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: FTP Tool

Hello NewGuy,

The best and easily available FTP Solution is present in the native OS
itself.

If you are using Microsoft platform, you can prefer to use Microsoft
FTP. Microsoft IIS 6.0 (FTP Service), is far more stable & secured
than its ancestors. Latest IIS 7.0 has much enhanced controls (like
Roles) and stability than even IIS 6.0.

If you are using UNIX platform, WSFTP or VSFTP are the best solutions.
However, make sure, you are using the latest and stable version of
these softwares.

Besides this, also make sure, you fully secure FTP services. Read MAN
pages or documentation for more information on security.

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Nikhil Wagholikar
Information Security Analyst
NII Consulting
Web: http://www.niiconsulting.com/
Security Products: http://www.niiconsulting.com/Products.html




On 20 Mar 2008 22:52:25 -0000, <newnewguy () aol com> wrote:
> All,
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> I am looking for good FTP solution for my company. Sombody suggested
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> Easy File Sharing FTP Server V3.2
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> Request your help in evaluating this product. Your feedack & help in this
>
> regard.
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> Thanks,
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>
> new guy