Eli the Computer Guy

Info

• Level: Intermediate
• Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
• Date Created: March 7, 2012
• Length of Class: 30 Minutes

Tracks

• Useful for just about everyone!

Prerequisites

• The student should know what FTP is, and be comfortable using an FTP client to connect to an FTP server.

Purpose of Class

• This class teaches students how to quickly and easily turn their Windows computer into a full fledged FTP server using FileZilla Server.

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00)
2. Overview (04:13)
3. Demonstration (10:23)
4. Final Thoughts (24:45)

Class Notes

1. Introduction
1. FTP is a specific protocol for transferring files.  You need an FTP server and FTP client software to transfer files this way.
2. Usually used to upload/ download files to web servers for websites.
2. FileZilla Server turns any Windows computer into a full fledged FTP server.  It works on XP Home as well as Server 2008.
1. Eli uses FileZilla Server becasue it is easier to configure and manage then what coems with Server 2008
2. FileZilla srver allows you to throttle bandwidth and control permissions for users and groups
3. Any FTP client can connect to it.  FileZilla, CuteFTP, Internet Explorer, or what is built into IP Cameras
3. Final Thoughts
1. FileZilla Server can be installed and setup in 5-10 minutes.
2. Its great for numerous reasons.
3. FTP uses Port 21 so make sure the Firewall has that port open or is off.

Resources

• FileZilla Website – Download the Server Version

Eli the Computer Guy (437 Posts)

Eli the Computer Guy has 16 years experience in technology being the guy to fix "it". From the Army, to building out new satellite offices for the enterprise, to running his own shop with 9 full time employees Eli has real world experience with almost all systems that technicians will be working with. Eli has 1600 hours of formal technical beyond his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice on technologies ranging from Avaya PBX/ Audix to Microsoft, Red Hat Linux, MySQL, Cisco and much more.