From: C.Dummy <cd...@b2...> - 2007-06-13 13:58:26
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I understand this. This causes other problems like nobody from behind other firewall can use ftp server behind my firewall. This server on Bering box would run only on demand if I need it in very rare occasions. Andrey Bob Gregory wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> From: lea...@li... [mailto:leaf-user- >> bo...@li...] On Behalf Of C.Dummy >> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:22 AM >> To: lea...@li... >> Subject: [leaf-user] ftp server >> >> Hello . I'm running single floppy Bering-u 3.0 distro. I'm thinking >> about adding small HDD and setting up ftp server on Bering box. I'd like >> to have this server on demand so I can start or stop server any time I >> want. Can this be done? Are there any docs or guide about that? What >> server would be the best to do that? Tftpd, vsftpd? Thanks for great >> distro and help. >> Andrey >> [.snip.] >> > > If the BUC is the fw/router I wouldn't run an FTP server or other services > unrelated to that function. I would run an FTP server on some system inside > the firewall (local or dmz network) and control it at the BUC. If you want > to turn it off & on it would be simple to block/allow that FTP traffic at > the firewall. Likewise to allow/deny FTP from/to specific hosts or networks. > > Cheers, > -Bob > > > |