Globus GridFTP supports 4 security modes 1. Anonymous or no security 2. username/password 3. SSH 4. GSI
In case of username/password, the password is sent in clear text over the wire. The tutorial at the link below has information on how to configure these security modes. Raj On Fri, 23 May 2008, Brandon Garner wrote: > I would like to restrict users to only use FTP. I don't want SSH on on my > server. Can GridFTP function without SSH turned on? Can it work solely on > FTP? > > Here are my current server specs: > Mac OS X 10.4.11 > Intel Mac Xserve (1st Gen) > Mac Developer Tools Installed > > -Brandon >
