Im currently running Serv-U, but I would like to switch to another server. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what would be a good choice? Preferably one that allows file execution.

Thanks in advance.

Well there are allot FTP servers and the admin can always execute files with site exec i guess.

I only use serv-u because i haven't got any problem with it. But if im not mistaking there is already a topic about this here on GSO

there r enough good ftp-servers i think like ioftpd is goood but much more difficult to setup then serv-u..slimftpd is good too i heard but havent tried it.
i also want something else then serv-u cuz serv-u almost cuts the speed in half.

regards

im using Serv-u and sometimes RaidenFTPD
its more easy to config then ioftpd
try it

If you want to switch then, go with IO-FTPD (http://www.ioftpd.com/).
IO FTPd is written for (and by) the site-scene, but works well as normal or dump ftp daemon too. It has all necessary add-ons like xferstats, racing, nuking, etc.

But if you only need more speed in Serv-U, then follow this magic trick (common knowledge btw ):

- Open servu daemon admin
- Open server
- Click Settings (server settings, not domain settings)
- Click last tab "advanced"
- Fill in at "Send Buffer": 99999 bytes
- Fill in at "Receive Buffer": 99999 bytes
- Save settings
- Do speedcheck on ftp ---> WAY faster

If the ftp doesn't become faster after this trick, other daemons like Raiden or IO won't make a (big) difference either.

Have fun & good luck!

Flapdrol, that works pretty good. Thanks.

The best setting for more speed is

Send Buffer 65534 bytes
Receive Buffer 65534 bytes

and not "99999" test it and you will see it

Greetz

BigBen

at home i use BulletProof FTP Server, has all i need

I just downloaded SimpleFTPD "WOW" 20kb and so easy to config set up on a remote machine in seconds ill be using this from now on..

this is off topic but since i cant start a new topic does anyone know how to make a netcat have a password function like having it prompt for a pwd or username when u bind it to listen on a port and spawn cmd ?..

pyr0, someone posted a nc with password somewhere on here. dont got the exact link, but i know it had service and password stuff. Have a search for it.

best setting is 65535

i think u ever need a server like servu/bulletproof to start on a remote machine! after starting servu i use ioftpd! it's a bit more difficult but very very good

Use ChamFTP

tinyftpd is very slim and real light, supports fxp and has site execution. only downside is the fact it has no config ini for accounts.

SlimFTPd has site exec too right ???

SlimFTPD doesnt have site exec u would have to use netcat to exec stuff

Could some body tell me what are small and good ftpd's with site exec??

I know:

- serv-u
- IOftp

But could you guys give me some other good ones?
And is there an english version of tinyftpd??

heh, you would not want to use ChamFTP, it has a million holes in it

i use BulletProof FTP Server isnt to difficult to use ! I like it !

Isn't true?

I hope it's not too much off topic, but I'm not allowed to post a new topic

Does anyone have a tut about how to install ioftpd remotely and set it as a system service (and perhaps how to make it hidden and link it with a bot) ???

It would be very interesting for many I think

Thx

flash fxp is real good .
has everything

Titan FTP all the way

guyz i have downloaded and configured raidenftpd
i have question can i run it on remote
like serv-u that i make those4 commands
sevu.exe /h
sevu.exe /i
sevu.exe /s
net start serv-u
and i need to upload the servudaemon.ini but with raiden wat i need to upload

RaidenFTPD uses a set of configuration files, usually distinguishable by [servername].[extension] where extension is .user (for userconfiguration), .ftpd (general daemon settings), .vfs (virtual file system), .allow (IP and such allowed).

For remote administration set yourself as root in the userlevel.

I use Servu but am having a problem remotely admining the server.

Logs in but then just seems to hang there.

Using the same server and ini file on my (cabled) network machine works fine, so I'm guessing this problem may have something to do with me being behind a firewall.

Do I need to open any ports to remotely admin a servu server?

its not as i dont want to share knowledge (the bit i have ) but in simple questions like that ...
if you dont know how to setup/config ioftpd you better should not start this "career"

ok, thx for answers

again about the raidenftpd where i need to upload all those files and when i upload i run
raidenftpd.exe /h
raidenftpd.exe /i
raidenftpd.exe /s
net start raiden
plz correct me if i am wrong

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and my question wasn't how to configure ioFTPD (I can do with this easily...) but how to install it on a remote computer so that it is hidden.
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so i missunderstood sorry

no problem

i would like to know how to configure ioftpd cause im on serv-u and in anoying me ^^
help?

i tried ioftpd for a while but ended up switching back to serv-u. its annoying to have a .ioFTPD file in every directory i enter. if anyone knows how to turn that off then id like to know, it was a decent ftpd until i lost a box due to that fact.

and to those who need help with ioftpd, you should look on google for ioftpd's site, the documentation will help.

well i can follow the documentation but i still cant get it right:/
i am behind a rooter
i configures my maiun ip adress and my local adress on the ioftp.ini but it doesn't want to work

I use hidden serv-u most of the times on stro's. But Raiden is a very good ftp server program aswell. If someone wants these just gimme a shout

i also have a modded version of servu which is a servu.dll
size : 3.5 megs