Apple Mac OS X Server (version 10.2.3 or later) - Manual (Page 265)

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Configuring FTP Advanced Settings
The Advanced settings allow you to specify a custom FTP root. A custom FTP root creates a
higher level of security by isolating the files accessible through FTP from the main directory
of the server.
To configure the FTP Advanced settings:
1 In Server Settings, click the File & Print tab.
2 Click FTP and choose Configure FTP Service.
3 Click the Advanced tab.
4 Choose the type of authentication you want to use: Standard, Kerberos, or Any Method.
5 Choose the type of user (chroot) environment you want to use: FTP Root and Share Points,
Home Directory with Share Points, or Home Directory Only.
See “User Environments” on page 257.
6 If you want to use a custom FTP root, enter the pathname in the FTP Root field.
See “Custom FTP Root” on page 261.
Starting FTP Service
Start FTP file service to make the service available to your client users.
To start FTP service:
1 In Server Settings, click the File & Print tab.
2 Click FTP and choose Start FTP Service.
A globe appears on the service icon when the service is turned on.
Managing File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Service
This section tells you how to perform day-to-day management tasks for FTP service once you
have it up and running.
Stopping FTP Service
To stop FTP service:
1 In Server Settings, click the File & Print tab.
2 Click FTP and choose Stop FTP.
Important When you stop FTP service, connected users will be disconnected without
warning.
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