question about win2k pro and built in ftp

[nuttervm]

i'm trying to see if i can use win2k's built in ftp server rather than bothering with 3rd party software. i've looked at all my documentation and i dont see a way to specifically manage individual accounts that are made for the ftp only. is this a limitation with pro? i think the documentation hinted that server would do it for me, which would totally ruin the built in ftp for me.

i've been using gene6 ftp for a while and it just does not want to behave the way it should for some reason, so thats why i want to learn this win2k ftp. any help would be appreciated.

 

[Skippy]

Basically, what you need to do is create local accounts on your machine for your FTP users. You then assign permissions to those users on your FTP root. Start/run lusrmgr.msc will get you to the local machine user manager.

 

[nuttervm]

thats what i thought... that sucks. i want the ftp service to be relatively autonomous from the system