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Can someone explain to me what is the dif between SCP/SFTP server and how to set them up?

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Hello,

I want to distribute some of my files I have created among about 50-60 people. I don't really know much about networking and am trying to figure out how to setup a server. Basically my main questions are:
1. Do I need a website with hosting to run a server?
2. If not, I assume I have to leave my computer on and connected to the internet 24/7?
2a. If I use SCP or SFTP can more than one person access the files at once?
3. Which one should I use, SCP or SFTP? Are there any good freeware SCP/SFTP server programs out there?
4. Can I set permissions, such as how many files a user is able to download? Also can I monitor statistics about who accesses the server?

Thank you
 
From you questions, I'm guessing that your 50-60 are NOT on your LAN ? ( Continuing on with that assumption )

1. No, you do NOT need a website to host a server. ( It can be fun to try though, just for kicks! )

2. If you want to host your files on your PC, then yes you will have to leave it on 24/7.
2a. I don't remember about SCP, but I KNOW that SFTP allows for more than 1 user at a time. ( For that matter, I think SCP should allow so as well. It doesn't make sense otherwise)

3. Which one you should depends on how you want others to access your files. Regarding any good server programs out there, all I can think of are Ubuntu-related and it seems that you want a Windows solution, so I can't help much with that.

4. Yes, it should be possible to set permissions on what a user may download. It depends on the server program you end up using. About statistics, that should be possible too.

On Ubuntu I have gftpd running with a GUI-based interface. So far, it's been a smooth ride. (on a LAN network) And I've put different passwords for different users and the like. On my setup, I've limited the max number of simultaneous users to 5.

Another option, (if you can spare a bit of cash) is to upload your files to rapidshare. Then for anyone to download them, just send them your folder link and password. I remember someone else doing something like that on another forum. Obviously, I don't think you'll be able to keep user-statistics if you do this.

 
FileZilla Server supports FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). You could also try using OpenSSH, which includes SFTP and SCP. I haven't used either, so I'm not sure what type of reporting capabilities are available. If you don't NEED the Secure capability, you have many more (free) options with just vanilla FTP. You could also try force your users to setup an SSH tunnel using CopSSH on your side, and then using plain FTP once they are in, which will give you the options of FTP and security of SSH.
 
Originally posted by: Jamsan
FileZilla Server supports FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). You could also try using OpenSSH, which includes SFTP and SCP. I haven't used either, so I'm not sure what type of reporting capabilities are available. If you don't NEED the Secure capability, you have many more (free) options with just vanilla FTP. You could also try force your users to setup an SSH tunnel using CopSSH on your side, and then using plain FTP once they are in, which will give you the options of FTP and security of SSH.
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That's exactly what SFTP is.

 
Originally posted by: Crusty
Originally posted by: Jamsan
FileZilla Server supports FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS). You could also try using OpenSSH, which includes SFTP and SCP. I haven't used either, so I'm not sure what type of reporting capabilities are available. If you don't NEED the Secure capability, you have many more (free) options with just vanilla FTP. You could also try force your users to setup an SSH tunnel using CopSSH on your side, and then using plain FTP once they are in, which will give you the options of FTP and security of SSH.
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Use a search bar for the terms that are mentioned in the post quoted here.
One or two hours of reading and you would an expert in the issue like every one else.

Example, serch for FileZilla Server, http://www.google.com/search?q...ezilla+server&ie=UTF-8

The S in the other terms stand for Security.

http://www.digitalmediaminute....sftp-server-on-windows
 
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