How to Make an FTP Server

An FTP server, or File Transfer Protocol server, is a fast and easy way to share files. It can be configured for an intranet or the Internet, as a public server open for anonymous access. FTP is an industry standard so your FTP server will allow access to a computer running any operating system, provided it has an FTP client installed. Windows 2003 requires Internet Information Services, or IIS, installed along with the FTP service. Installation is required because these services are not installed automatically by the manufacturer.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Windows CD

1. Click on "Start," "Control Panel" and then "Add or Remove Programs."

2. Click on "Add/Remove Windows Components" at the top of the window.

3. Select "Application Server" in the list of components, then click "Internet Information Services" (but don’t click the check box when selecting IIS) and "Details."

4. Choose each of the following if they aren’t currently selected: "Common Files," "File Transfer Protocol Services" and "Internet Information Services Manager."

5. Insert the Windows CD into the CD-Rom and click "OK," then "Next." Windows will install the selected items. When it is finished, click "Finish."

6. Start your IIS Manager to configure your FTP server.

7. Click the plus by your server's name to expand it, and click the plus for FTP Sites.

8. Right-click on "Default FTP Site," then choose "Properties."

9. Ensure the "Allow Anonymous Connections" and "Allow Only Anonymous Connections" is checked.

10. Click the "Home Directory" tab.

11. Make sure the "Read and Log Visits" check boxes are checked. Click "Write," then "OK."

12. Close your IIS Manager.