FileZilla Server3: Introduction: Difference between revisions

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You can use either one or the other operation mode as described below.
You can use either one or the other operation mode as described below.
== Static Operation ==
== Static Operation ==
FileZilla FTPd is self-contained and totally independent of Uniform Server. Hence it can be moved to a permanent location on your PC and run from there. If you are running Uniform Server as a fixed installation, there is no need to move FileZilla FTPd.
FileZilla FTPd is self-contained and totally independent of Uniform Server. It can be moved to a permanent location on your PC and run from there. If you are running The Uniform Server as a fixed installation, there is no need to move FileZilla FTPd.


FileZilla server can be run either as a standard program or as a service. Static operation allows file transfers from any folder on any drive.
FileZilla server can be run either as a standard program or as a service. Static operation allows file transfers from any folder on any drive.


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=== Download and install ===
=== Download and install ===
Depending on the version of Uniform Server, there are two download options as follows:
Depending on the version of Uniform Server, there are two download options as follows:
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Uniform Server version 5.5-Nano  
Uniform Server version 5.5-Nano  


Download file [http://sourceforge.net/projects/miniserver/files/Plugins/UniServer%2055-Nano%20Plugins/FileZilla%20Server/V55_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe/download '''V55_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe'''] from SourceForge
Download file [http://sourceforge.net/projects/miniserver/files/Plugins/UniServer%2055-Nano%20Plugins/FileZilla%20Server/V55_FileZillaFTPd_1.2.exe/download '''V55_FileZillaFTPd_1.2.exe'''] from SourceForge


UniTray’s configuration was changed and Russian language added.
UniTray’s configuration was changed and Russian language added.
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'''''Note 1'':''' Installation procedure is identical.
'''''Note 1'':''' Installation procedure is identical.


Decide how you want to install FileZilla server, either independent of Uniform Server (in a folder located outside of the UniServer folder), or within the UniServer folder.
Decide how you want to install FileZilla server, either independent of The Uniform Server (in a folder located outside of the UniServer folder), or within the UniServer folder.


'''''Note 2'':''' Whichever method you choose, the operation of FileZilla server is identical.
'''''Note 2'':''' Whichever method you choose, the operation of FileZilla server is identical.


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==== Independent of Uniform Server =====
==== Independent of Uniform Server =====
# Create a new temp folder, for example “temp1”
# Create a new temp folder, for example “temp1”
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# To save space, delete folder “temp1”
# To save space, delete folder “temp1”


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==== Or within UniServer folder ====
==== Or within UniServer folder ====
# Save USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe to folder UniServer
# Save USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe to folder UniServer
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# In folder UniServer, delete the following files: '''USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe''', '''fz_start.bat''', '''fz_stop.bat''' and '''fz_admin.bat'''.
# In folder UniServer, delete the following files: '''USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe''', '''fz_start.bat''', '''fz_stop.bat''' and '''fz_admin.bat'''.


'''''Note'':''' Above batch files are for portable use, and not required for a static installation of FileZilla.
'''''Note'':''' The batch files are for portable use, and not required for a static installation of FileZilla.


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=== Extracted files - Overview ===
=== Extracted files - Overview ===
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=== Test ===
=== Test ===
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# Navigate to folder UniServer\filezilla_server\'''filezilla_ftpd'''
# Navigate to folder UniServer\filezilla_server\'''filezilla_ftpd'''
# Double click on '''zilla_start.bat''' - Starts server as a standard program<br />''Note'': When run for first time creates file FileZilla Server.xml<br />
# Double click on '''zilla_start.bat''' - Starts server as a standard program<br />''Note'': When run for first time, it will create file FileZilla Server.xml<br />
# Double click on '''zilla_admin.bat'''  
# Double click on '''zilla_admin.bat'''  
# A pop-up (Connect to server) is displayed, click '''OK''' - Starts admin window.<br />Note 1: When run for first time creates file FileZilla Server Interface.xml<br />''Note 2'': A tray icon is created.  
# A pop-up (Connect to server) is displayed; click '''OK''' - Starts admin window.<br />Note 1: When run for the first time, it will create file FileZilla Server Interface.xml<br />''Note 2'': A tray icon is created.  
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# '''Logged on''' confirms connection to server and correct operation.
# '''Logged on''' confirms connection to server and correct operation.
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# Double click on '''zilla_stop.bat''' - Stops server
# Double click on '''zilla_stop.bat''' - Stops server
# Also breaks connection.
# This also breaks connection.
# '''Error message''' confirms connection broken and correct operation.
# '''Error message''' confirms connection broken and correct operation.
# Close admin panel '''File > Quit''' or click top right '''cross'''
# Close the admin panel '''File > Quit''' or click top right '''cross'''


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==== Running as a Service ====
==== Running as a Service ====
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# Navigate to folder UniServer\filezilla_server\'''filezilla_ftpd'''
# Navigate to folder UniServer\filezilla_server\'''filezilla_ftpd'''
# Double click on '''zilla_service_start.bat''' - Installs and starts server as a service<br />''Note'': When run for first time creates file FileZilla Server.xml<br />
# Double click on '''zilla_service_start.bat''' - Installs and starts server as a service<br />''Note'': When run for first time, it will create file FileZilla Server.xml<br />
# Double click on '''zilla_admin.bat'''  
# Double click on '''zilla_admin.bat'''  
# A pop-up (Connect to server) is displayed, click '''OK''' - Starts admin window.<br />Note 1: When run for first time creates file FileZilla Server Interface.xml<br />''Note 2'': A tray icon is created.  
# A pop-up (Connect to server) is displayed, click '''OK''' - Starts admin window.<br />Note 1: When run for first time, it will create file FileZilla Server Interface.xml<br />''Note 2'': A tray icon is created.  
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# '''Logged on''' confirms connection to server and correct operation.
# '''Logged on''' confirms connection to server and correct operation.
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# Double click on '''zilla_service_stop.bat''' - Stops and uninstalls server service
# Double click on '''zilla_service_stop.bat''' - Stops and uninstalls server service
# Also breaks connection.
# This also breaks connection.
# '''Error message''' confirms connection broken and correct operation.
# '''Error message''' confirms connection broken and correct operation.
# Close admin panel '''File > Quit''' or click top right '''cross'''
# Close the admin panel '''File > Quit''' or click top right '''cross'''


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=== Summary 1 ===
=== Summary 1 ===
That completes server testing. You can now move onto [[FileZilla Server3: Basic Configuration 1 | configuration]].
That completes server testing. You can now move on to [[FileZilla Server3: Basic Configuration 1 | configuration]].


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== Portable Operation ==
== Portable Operation ==
The FileZilla FTPd plugin defaults to portable operation. This allows you to move both Uniform and FileZila servers to any location, such as running from a USB memory stick.
The FileZilla FTPd plugin defaults to portable operation. This allows you to move both The Uniform Server and the FileZila server to any location, such as running from a USB memory stick.


File transfers are '''restricted''' to folders within the main UniServer folder, hence this mode of operation is primarily intended only for test purposes. Locations outside this folder are not possible since portability requires all absolute paths to be rewritten.  
File transfers are '''restricted''' to folders within the main UniServer folder, so this mode of operation is primarily intended for test purposes. Locations outside this folder are not possible since portability requires all absolute paths to be rewritten.  


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=== Download and install ===
=== Download and install ===
Download file '''USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe''' from SourceForge
Download file '''USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe''' from SourceForge
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# In folder UniServer, delete the following file: '''USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe'''
# In folder UniServer, delete the following file: '''USV5_FileZillaFTPd_1.0.exe'''


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=== Extracted files - Overview ===
=== Extracted files - Overview ===
Folder UniServer\filezilla_server\'''filezilla_ftpd''' contains FileZilla’s core components.
Folder UniServer\filezilla_server\'''filezilla_ftpd''' contains FileZilla’s core components.
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=== Test ===
=== Test ===
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=== Summary 2 ===
=== Summary 2 ===
That completes server testing. You can now move onto [[FileZilla Server3: Basic Configuration 1 | configuration]].
That completes server testing. You can now move on to [[FileZilla Server3: Basic Configuration 1 | configuration]].


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== Summary ==
== Summary ==
I split the above into two separate sections making it easier to understand.
I split the above into two separate sections to make it easier to understand.


Next page covers [[FileZilla Server3: Basic Configuration 1 | basic configuration]] which is common to whatever method you use to start FileZilla server.  
The next page covers [[FileZilla Server3: Basic Configuration 1 | basic configuration]] which is common to whatever method you use to start FileZilla server.  
    
    
If you want to tailor Uniform Server and FileZilla to meet your own requirements, there are options to do this. These are covered later.  
If you want to tailor The Uniform Server and FileZilla to meet your own requirements, there are options to do this. These are covered later.  


The [[FileZilla Server3: Install Options| Install Options page]] provides details for the various options and how to make modifications if you wish.  
The [[FileZilla Server3: Install Options| Install Options page]] provides details for the various options and how to make modifications if you wish.  


The core element portable FileZilla FTPd is covered on the next page. As explained above, to offer maximum flexibility the design allows it to be used independently of Uniform Server. FileZilla is periodically updated hence the page includes an update guide.  
The core element portable FileZilla FTPd is covered on the next page. As explained above, to offer maximum flexibility the design allows it to be used independently of The Uniform Server. FileZilla is periodically updated hence the page includes an update guide.  


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