Re: [SLE] How to allow ftp and telnet

Jack Reilly wrote:

I have a new Suse 10 installation and want to allow my grandson to
access with ftp any of my files from his remote location. And also
telnet.
I can't remember how to do this and sure would appreciate some help.

Jack aa6vn@xxxxxxxxxxx




I believe there are two issues to be dealt with:
1. security, i.e. allowing accesses through the appropriate ports. To see what ports are involved do
grep ftp /etc/services
This will list all the different variants and associated ports.
2. Start up your desired ftp server. (Can be configured to always start on boot or just when you want
there to be access.

Both operations are handled through YAST. From the green button (on my machine lower left hand corner)
run->Control Center->YaST2 Modules->Security->Firewall->Allowed Services
Add whichever ftp you wish to use. Then
run->Control Center->YaST2 Modules->Network Services
Here you can set the service to start on boot (Network Services(xinetd)) or just start it by hand for
a one time run.

There are probably several other steps involved that I've forgotten since the last time I did it.
So have fun.
J.


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