Re: **Secure** Ftp server

phn_at_icke-reklam.ipsec.nu
Date: 07/27/04


Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2004 05:51:30 +0000 (UTC)

Leythos <void@nowhere.com> wrote:
> In article <ce3opv$1ujo$5@nyheter.ipsec.se>, phn@icke-reklam.ipsec.nu
> says...
>> ObiWan <anzen.NO@spam.gmx.net> wrote:
>> >>> Hi, i'm searching for a secure (i.e. without exploits or security
>> >>> holes) for use in my windows server.
>>
>> >> Install any BSD distribution. All of them comes pretty secure and has
>> >> an included ftp server ( with alternatives easily installable if
>> >> you have special demands)
>>
>> > I may agree here, but the OP asked for _windows_ software, so ...
>>
>> The user asked for contradicting items, "secure" and "windows". Assuming
>> that the importent task is "ftp-server" ( and not "running windows") i suggested
>> the best solution i know of ( running an ftp-server and dropping the "windows" part)
>> In addition to getting a safer system he will also obtain saving on licenses and
>> support costs. So my suggestion really is a win-win suggestion.

> Your response does not provide a "safer" solution, cost savings, or
> anything except the idea that Linux is more secure for everyone - which
> is not the case.

And your response onsly show that You Dont Read What I Wrote ! BSD != Linux

> It doesn't cost anything to provide open-source FTP solutions, doesn't
> take a learning curve, changing of the OS, or being open to attacks.

This i did not claim. What i did claim was lowe total cost of ownership.

> It's very easy to secure a Windows system, provide only FTP access from
> the public connection, etc...

> Your response shows a complete lack of understanding of security on the
> Windows platform.

True. But i Can read, cert is one place to read about windows broken
security, securityfocus another.

> Now, I do agree that MS platforms, without third-party software, make
> for bad FTP servers, but only because of the administrative costs, not
> due to any other reason.

> As for FTP / Cost, you don't have to create Windows Accounts to provide
> Windows user/password accounts (licenses) for FTP access to it, the Open
> Source solutions have their own user/password database and don't care
> how many licensed users you have on the box (in fact you don't have to
> use NT accounts for authentication).

True.

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