Re: Restricting ftp on a trusted system

From: Ted Linnell (edlinnell_at_acslink.net.au)
Date: 05/20/05

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    "Brad" <bemoore34@yahoo.com> wrote:

    >
    >Eigenvector wrote:
    >> "Brad" <bemoore34@yahoo.com> wrote in message
    >> news:1116339492.402613.134370@g43g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
    >> > Hi All,
    >> >
    >> > I was wondering if there was a method of restricting ftp access,
    >other
    >> > than using the /etc/ftpd/ftpusers file, on a trusted system. I have
    >a
    >> > server (HP-UX 11i - trusted) that does not have an ftpusers file,
    >but i
    >> > am unable to connect to the ftp server running on this machine. I
    >get
    >> > failed login errors each time. I was thinking that perhaps the
    >trusted
    >> > system gave another method of restricting ftp access.
    >> >
    >> > Thanks,
    >> >
    >> > Brad.
    >> >
    >> Is the /etc/shells file up to date?
    >
    >My shell (defined in passwd file) is listed in the /etc/shells file.
    Is ftp enabled in inetd.conf?

    If not the inetd will not respond to ftp requests.

    Ted.
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