FTP Server/Client which one do you use?

Vampirefo · Jul 14, 2002, 02:13 AM

What Ftp server/client does everyone use, which one is the best? I use Bullet proof server and client, also I use WS_FTP Pro client. I am just wondering, if there are better servers than bullet proof, in the same price range, Bullet proof works well for me, but people's downloads from me are slow.

Also does anyone have any tips, on how to increase the download speed for users? Is there anything, I could do on my end, to help increase users download speed?

***Zardon*** · Jul 14, 2002, 02:17 AM

well firstly what is your upload speed? short of getting a faster internet connection I dont see any way to speed this up.

of course there is the illegal uncapping route which im not going to go into here, because you will more than likely get caught and nailed to the nearest tree for doing it.

Bulletproof server is one of the best FTP server clients ive used and will let you use your full upload speed for people to download from you. you can limit everyones download speed from you, but you cant in fact increase this beyond the limitations of your Line.

common line speeds for Cable users are 512/128, 768/128, 1mbit/256 etc ... the second number denoting your upload speed.

XSwiftX · Jul 14, 2002, 02:41 AM

Serv-U-Ftp and Cute Ftp Pro. Easy to use.

Vampirefo · Jul 14, 2002, 02:43 AM

Ok thanks for the info, My test speeds are below. I can only upload 127,so nothing I can do on my end.

2002-07-13 14:37:25 EST: 2092 / 127
Your download speed : 2092336 bps, or 2092 kbps.
A 255.4 KB/sec transfer rate.
Your upload speed : 127388 bps, or 127 kbps.
Seems like broadband .. above the 1mbit barrier!

XSwiftX · Jul 14, 2002, 04:08 AM

I'm capped at 50k so don't feel bad..

DallasStar · Jul 14, 2002, 04:16 AM

Bullet Proof Server and Leech FTP client (my other favorite clients are WS_FTP and Smart FTP. Leech is my favorite though)

Raider1 · Jul 15, 2002, 12:54 PM

Both !

Jeff · Jul 15, 2002, 02:27 PM

IIS for server. (Dont comment on that!)

WS_FTP 7.5 Pro for FTP Client

Sometimes IE6 for FTP, if its just 1 small file or something.

Ryo-Ohki · Jul 15, 2002, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by Cyborg
IIS for server. (Dont comment on that!)

Actually, ditto. IIS is a decent FTP server and I like it's ability to rely on Win2K security and access control mechanisms. It lacks several conviniency features though (an effective bandwidth limiter and connection limit per user come to mind).

As for FTP client, I'm mainly using CuteFTP 2.6, sometimes Windows Commander 4.54, rarely FlashFXP (or whatever name it's called and whatever the current version is) because one of my friend has a FTP server which would seemingly only accept input from this client (???).

tjhana · Jul 15, 2002, 07:16 PM

for FTP Client: Flash Fxp
for Server: Rhino Soft FTP Serv-U

UberLord · Jul 15, 2002, 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by borg1701g
[bIIS is a decent FTP server and I like it's ability to rely on Win2K security and access control mechanisms. It lacks several conviniency features though (an effective bandwidth limiter and connection limit per user come to mind).[/b]

The main gripe I've got with this is that IIS has more security holes than a piece of swiss cheese. Aside from it's easy to setup and maintain. But as you've rightly pointed out it doesn't have too many features required for large sites.

If you're a *NIX or *BSD based user, then I'd recommend ProFTPd. It features a configuration similar to Apache and is quite well documented. It's got loads of features such as bandwidth limiting, user load, etc. Also, because its based on *NIX/*BSD filesystem it allows the usage of symbolic links which is very handy for large FTP sites. I use this as a private FTP area for my clients to use @ work

Ryo-Ohki · Jul 16, 2002, 05:54 PM

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Originally posted by UberLord
The main gripe I've got with this is that IIS has more security holes than a piece of swiss cheese. Aside from it's easy to setup and maintain. But as you've rightly pointed out it doesn't have too many features required for large sites.

Well, it's true I have been concerned with the security holes at first, but I keep an eye out for the upcoming patches, and I've discovered the FTP engine of IIS is actually not too flawed. It also does possess more features than meets the eyes - but, guess what, they're not documented EXCEPT into the Technet...

Quote:

If you're a *NIX or *BSD based user, then I'd recommend ProFTPd. It features a configuration similar to Apache and is quite well documented. It's got loads of features such as bandwidth limiting, user load, etc. Also, because its based on *NIX/*BSD filesystem it allows the usage of symbolic links which is very handy for large FTP sites. I use this as a private FTP area for my clients to use @ work

ProFTPd now comes with the Slackware 8.1, which is definitely a good thing.

Actually, you can use sym. links with NTFS too, now, although you still need some third party utility (MS didn't bother offering one, even in the Win2K Resource Kit, and I didn't test them yet). What's more, IIS 5.0 has a feature called "virtual directories" which is fairely close to using sym. links (although they're managed by IIS itself, so using too much of these will dramatically cripple its performance). This is another VERY good thing for the site I'm currently maintaining...