windows 2000 server ftp trouble

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July 2nd, 2004, 03:33 PM
Ronin

windows 2000 server ftp trouble

I'm follwing the instructions from the Microsoft knowledge base in order to create an ftp server in Windows 2000 Server but it mentions an IIS Snap-In option that I don't seem to have. Also, how can I tell which version of IIS I'm using and could this be upgraded?

http://support.microsoft.com/default...300662&sd=tech
July 3rd, 2004, 07:40 AM
NooNoo

which version of 2k server do you have?
July 3rd, 2004, 11:05 AM
Ronin

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooNoo

which version of 2k server do you have?

I think I have made some progress. When I set the ftp server to anonymous access only then everything is accessible either from DOS or browser.
As soon as I remove the anonymous access, then that's when I see the following error:

200 type set to A
227 Entering Passive Mode
426 Connection closed

This'll only go away once anonymous access is engaged.
I would just leave it as it is but I don't like my ftp open to the public.
July 3rd, 2004, 02:26 PM
Ronin

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooNoo

which version of 2k server do you have?

Hmmmmm...a friend of mine told me to put the server i.p. in the DMZ host field within my router and now I can see everything.
July 3rd, 2004, 03:15 PM
Ronin

I took the server out of the DMZ Host, removed the check within my browser that enables connectivity to ftp through passive mode, and I can access the ftp server just fine. Looks like I have some composing to do and then submit to Linksys for their BEFSR41 routers. Piecing this information together was like a
1,000,000 piece jigsaw puzzle with one eye closed part way. Yikes!!!
July 5th, 2004, 03:20 AM
NooNoo

Aah yes, routers make a big difference... glad you sorted it out.
July 5th, 2004, 12:01 PM
Ronin

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooNoo

Aah yes, routers make a big difference... glad you sorted it out.

O.k., only one last hurdle to clear: ftp permissions. For some odd reason, I'm the only one of 3 who can write to the ftp directory. Is there some way I can change permissons per user? I have Googled this problem to death and I still haven't found the answer I need.
July 5th, 2004, 04:06 PM
NooNoo

Yes.. have you set up the ftp using a virtual directory?
If so, go to the directory, right click, security, click on the user and check the permissions boxes you wish to give.
July 5th, 2004, 04:36 PM
Ronin

Quote:

Originally Posted by NooNoo

Yes.. have you set up the ftp using a virtual directory?
If so, go to the directory, right click, security, click on the user and check the permissions boxes you wish to give.

If that's all I have to do then I'm going outside to flog myself with a garden hose for being stupid.

Thank you for your answer.

(leaving while banging 2 coconut halves together)