File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Server

   File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host or to another host over a TCP-based network, such as the Internet.
   FTP is built on a client-server architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server. FTP users may authenticate themselves using a clear-text sign-in protocol, normally in the form of a username and password, but can connect anonymously if the server is configured to allow it.

Install FTP Server in Windows Server 2008

1. Open Server Manager from Start Menu-->Administrative Role-->Server Manager.

2. Click Next
3. Select Web Server (IIS)

4. Click Next and click on Add Roll Required Services

5. Click on FTP Publishing Service and Click on Add Role Required Services

6. Click Next

7. Click Install

8. After finishing process click Close to complete

Configure/Start FTP Server

1. Go to Roles --> Web Server (IIS) --> Internet Information Services,then click on "Click here to launch"

2. You will find a new window.

3. Go to Server Name --> FTP Sites --> Default FTP Site

4. Right Click on "Default FTP Site" to Start FTP Site

5. To access your FTP Site, open Internet Explorer/Google Crome/Mozilla Firefox and type in "Address Bar" as following

ftp://localhost (it works only on server)

ftp://Server_IP_Address

ftp://Server_Name

Install FTP Server in Windows 7

1. Open "Turn Windows Features on or off" from Control Panel--> Programs and Features

2. Select Internet Information Service--> FTP Server