Topic: is it possible to aloud full FTP access? (i.e., filesystem and not only e-bays)

[ruipedroca]

Hi,

I'm playing around a SME Server virtual machine and I'd like to know if:
is it possible to aloud full FTP access? (i.e., fylesystem and not only e-bays)

That way I could download any file, modify it and then upload it. 
I know that's no way to truly administer a linux system, but please indulge me!

[David Harper]

There's probably not much point in this, because SME Server's configuration is stored in a database, not files. However if you really want access, you could use an scp client, such as WinSCP. This works like FTP but is more secure.

[ruipedroca]

Thanks for the info; I'm inside the lan, so I guess I'll go for the FTP.

However, last time I've tried, I've only got access to the i-bays, nothing more.
How can I change this?

[David Harper]

I'm not sure you can access all the files via FTP. I would still recommend trying SCP.

[janet]

ruipedroca

Search forums on sftp, go back a year or two or three and you will find the answers you need.
Also search on smeserver-remoteuseraccess re how to utilise that rpm
It's in the smecontribs repository

Tip: don't do a basic search, do an advanced search ie click on the magnifying glass at top of forum and then enter search criteria on next screen

[ruipedroca]

Thanks for the tips, Mary! 


 

[ruipedroca]

Well, I guess I've found the anwser:
- SSH through a filemanager ("Connect to a server") and not through the terminal.
That way it's just like being using a normal filemanager at the desktop of SME Server. 

[janet]

ruipedroca

I was thinking of these threads (and others a search would find).
http://forums.contribs.org/index.php/topic,33722.0.html

http://forums.contribs.org/index.php/topic,31472.0.html

[calisun]

root has full file access, so if you log in as root, you can accomplish everything you want.
That is how I access all my SME servers for any system modifications.
And if you are using window$, I would recommend using filezilla ( http://sourceforge.net/projects/filezilla/ )
Filezilla has many options that you can't do through window$, ie. file permissions.

I'm not sure you can access all the files via FTP. I would still recommend trying SCP.

If he is inside the lan, FTP is a faster option, faster transfer since no encryption is involved.
From outside of lan, SFTP is a wise choice.