How to Install and Configure Serv-U FTP Server on CentOS 8

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) servers are essential for transferring files between clients and servers over the internet. Serv-U is a popular and powerful FTP server that allows users to securely transfer files over the internet. In this article, we will show you how to install and configure Serv-U FTP Server on CentOS 8.

Prerequisites:

• A CentOS 8 Server with a minimum of 2 GB RAM
• Root access to the server

Step 1: Install Serv-U FTP Server

The first step is to download and install Serv-U FTP Server on your CentOS 8 server. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open a terminal on your CentOS 8 server.
2. Download the Serv-U FTP Server installation package using the following command:

wget https://www.serv-u.com/downloads/Serv-U-Setup-Linux-x86_64.sh

3. Once the download is complete, make the installation script executable using the following command:

chmod +x Serv-U-Setup-Linux-x86_64.sh

4. Run the installation script using the following command:

sudo ./Serv-U-Setup-Linux-x86_64.sh

5. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process.

Step 2: Configure Serv-U FTP Server

After installing Serv-U FTP Server, the next step is to configure it. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://localhost:8443/.
2. Log in using the username and password you created during the installation process.
3. Click on the "Server Settings" tab and configure the server settings as required.
4. Click on the "User Accounts" tab and create user accounts for your clients.
5. Click on the "FTP Settings" tab and configure the FTP settings as required.
6. Click on the "Web Client Settings" tab and configure the web client settings as required.
7. Click on the "Security Settings" tab and configure the security settings as required.
8. Click on the "Event Rules" tab and configure the event rules as required.
9. Click on the "Advanced" tab and configure the advanced settings as required.
10. Click on the "Save" button to save your changes.

Step 3: Test the Serv-U FTP Server

After configuring the Serv-U FTP Server, the final step is to test it. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Open a web browser on your client's computer and navigate to ftp://<your-server-ip>.
2. Log in using the username and password you created for your client.
3. Transfer a file to or from the server to ensure that the FTP server is working correctly.

In this article, we have shown you how to install and configure Serv-U FTP Server on CentOS 8. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create a powerful and secure FTP server for your organization.

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