> If there is something already out there that will do that, I > would be interested in looking at that, too.
There are lots of ftp Server apps for Windows and Linux. My world is one where I will be locked into Windows simply because my clients are thusly trapped. So, I only looked at Windows based ftp Servers. I selected Serv-U ftp "way back when" because it had a great price/performance point. After several years have come and gone I have opted to not leave Serv-U ftp for several reasons, stability being chief amongst the reasons. As far as setting up the ftp Server for UserID/Password access, yep, it is in there. Plus I can still have an anonymous access set up (and do) for public use (read only, no uploading, although you can set it up for read/write in anonymous). I went with the Pro version as it allows me to have up to 250 User Accounts (with varying levels of access, such as Read Only, Read Write, Secure SSL ftp, etc. Nobody gets Execute rights!), and 100 concurrent connections. My guess is this eMail may touch off a flurry of other ftp Server apps, so it is worth looking at your options. Here is a link you will find useful: http://www.serv-u.com/comparison.asp Meantime, here are yet a few more items to ponder. First up, you likely have a dynamic IP from your ISP (unless she is handing you a static IP). My firewall has Dynamic DNS (DDNS) capability, and a service fee is gladly paid ($20 I think) to www.dyndns.com (there are others to select from) just to make certain my dynamic IP always resolves to gilhale.dnsalias.com. I opted to get a premium account so I do not get locked out simply because I am updating or testing the WAN IP issuance "too often". It is a tax deductible annual fee, so what the heck? Many late model Routers have DDNS in case yours does not offer it. Alternatively, there are some other services that use software to check and update your WAN IP. I happen to like the hardware firewall approach, just cuz. I also use the default Port 21 for Port Forwarding. Also, re: a Secure ftp transfer capability. The Serv-U ftp Pro version (maybe basic version also, not free version though) offers Secure SSL ftp (sftp). Oh, by the way... I think it is still accurate to say there is not a single sftp standard even yet. In order to use the Serv-U ftp sftp capability one must use their Voyager ftp Client app (there may be several versions of that also, so make certain you get the one with sftp capability if you do license it). Even at that I could not get sftp to work consistently between Serv-U and Voyager Secure (must be me, eh?) I like using ws_ftp Pro, although Voyager is nice, but ws_ftp Pro has not chance of working with Serv-U sftp. I finally "gave up" on sftp, mostly due to lack of global standards. I use WinZip v-10/11 Pro, which offers true encryption, and a free add-on Command Line interface for automation tasks. Their is an optional SelfExtraction add-on that allows folks without WinZip Pro to download encrypted files and open said file(s) after entering the proper password. This is not a mere password protected Zip solution, those are easy to crack. My clients prefer to not spend money on ftp client software, so they use Internet Explorer (v-6 or later, but with Passive Transfer turned off), or better yet ftp Commander (the true freeware version, they now have restrictions on commercial use with their latest freeware offering. If you want the truly free version (I never saw anything restricting folks from distributing it, so...) you can get it from my site at: ftp://gilhale.dnsalias.com/ftp_Commander_FREE Yep, another Oh By The Way for you. Many ftp client apps (especially free and non-Pro versions) do not retain the DateTime stamp of the file(s) being transmitted to/from an ftp Server. Both Voyager (at least their Secure version) and ws_ftp Pro offer the option to retain the Source File DateTime stamp. But the option is buried, and you need to dig it out in the setup, I think the connection setup for each target ftp Server. Okay, that is a lot for you to chomp on, and I hope you find this info useful. Good Luck! Gil > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jeff Johnson > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:30 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: [NF] Unblocking an attachment in Outlook > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > On Behalf Of mrgmhale > > Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 4:08 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: [NF] Unblocking an attachment in Outlook > > > > One other thought (or series of a few thoughts <g>)... I set up an ftp > > Server using Serv-U ftp about 8 or 9 years ago. I had several > reasons for > > doing so. First, some files were too large to attach to eMail. Some > > files > > were stripped or blocked for various reasons. And, for my own clients > > having my own ftp Server gave me a Mark Of Distinction and enhanced > > credibility. I began using a small PC with a Port Forward set up on my > > primary firewall. I went from the free version, later upgraded to their > > basic version, and finally to their Pro version (Enterprise is > next <g>). > > I also ended up getting a 2nd (DSL) ISP account, and am using a > dedicated > > firewall for the ftp Server. The ftp Server is now a Dell > SC420 with 1Gb > > RAM, and is used as a storage center for all my applications and license > > key > > codes, as well as a 300Gb HDD dedicated to the ftp Server > (compressed for > > even more capacity). > > > > If you see a potential need for lots of file transfers, or to transfer > > large > > files that would be stripped from eMails, this is a nice way to go. > > But... > > I also use WinZip to compress and encrypt (not just password > protect) any > > files I send if they contain personal or sensitive data. The reason is > > because ftp transmits in an unsecured manner, just like eMails and their > > attachments. > > > > A couple of good reasons to set up your own ftp server, eh? > > > > > > Ciao! > > > > Gil > > Gil: I have an ftp account and have used it for downloads. In > other words, > my customers can download zipped and encrypted files to their > computers. I > haven't set it up the other way, although I have wanted to for some time. > One of my planned projects with Python is to create a password protected > upload page. If there is something already out there that will do that, I > would be interested in looking at that, too. > > Jeff > > Jeff Johnson > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 623-582-0323 > Fax 623-869-0675 > > > > --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- > multipart/signed > text/plain (text body -- kept) > application/x-pkcs7-signature > --- > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
