windows 2000 server ftp trouble

[Ronin]

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

[NooNoo]

which version of 2k server do you have?

[Ronin]

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.

[Ronin]

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.

[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!!!

[NooNoo]

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

[Ronin]

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.

[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.

[Ronin]

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)