Re: Question about FTP

From: Chuck Swiger (cswiger_at_mac.com)
Date: 02/24/05

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To: Shawn B <shawnblan@yahoo.com>

    Shawn B wrote:
    > I am new to FreeBSD, and I am wondering what good,
    > easy-to-use and reliable FTP server FreeBSD can use. I
    > tried ProFTP, and had problem after problem. When I
    > figured out how to fix one error, I had another, after
    > another, after another. Are there any good
    > alternatives? I am using FreeBSD-4.8.

    You might start by using the ftpd that ships with FreeBSD-- see "man ftpd" for
    how to configure it. Most people would find that or proftpd to be fine, but
    there are slightly over 100 FTP-related programs available under
    /usr/ports/ftp if you want to look at others.

    One of the BSD ships with lukembsd, I think, and ncftpd is reasonable, too.

    > Also, how do you get Apache to point to a specific
    > directory? And, how would I use multipule domains on
    > the single machine, pointing them to a separate
    > directory? Would I need multipule domains?

    The DocumentRoot directive in httpd.conf, possibly located at
    /usr/local/etc/apache/httpd.conf? Or use symlinks and set "Options
    FollowSymLinks".

    Using the NameVirtualHost and VirtualHost directives.

    ...and yes, respectively.

    [ If you're not sure where the apache config file is, use the locate command
    to find it. The file is intended to be self-documenting, so search for the
    terms above and change those sections appropriately. There's also a manual in
    the default Apache document root or at www.apache.org. ] 

    -- 
-Chuck
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