Re: Are FTP Clients on unix boxes turned off?

From: Doug Freyburger (dfreybur_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 02/03/05 

Date: 3 Feb 2005 08:58:51 -0800

Dave Hinz wrote:
> Divakar wrote:
>
> > In one of my assignments, we are trying to propose a solution
involving
> > using ftp clients on unix boxes. I am trying to poll this group to
see
> > how unix sysadmins typically look at ftp clients on a unix box.
>
> I prefer to use ssh-enabled services, like scp.

Including sftp.

> > 1. First of all, Are ftp clients available by default on all main
unix
> > platforms ? (Aix, Solaris, HPUX, Linux etc.)
>
> Yes.
>
> > 2. Do sysadmins perceive using ftp clients on unix boxes as a
security
> > threat of some sort.
>
> Well, yes. The traffic, including the username and password, are
passed
> in clear text and can be sniffed/snooped. In an environment where
> security isn't important (are there any?) that's not a problem. But,
> when scp is also readily available, free, and secure, and as easy
> if not easier to use interactively or in a script.

Clear passwords aren't an issue with the s* ones.

The biggest issue with running FTP is downloading problem
files. That's a user training problem not a techical one.

> > Any comments in this area will be appreciated.
>
> Thank you for mentioning this is homework; saying so gets a much
> better response than the people who try to pretend it's not.

Agreed.

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