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- <H2>File Transfer Protocol (FTP)</H2>
- <P>
- The file transfer protocol (FTP) is a TCP/IP service that sends and
- receives files to and from remote networks. The <VAR>ftp</VAR> command
- interpreter supports the user interface to FTP: it manages requests for
- connections to remote servers and provides options for controlling the
- file transfer session. The <VAR>ftpd</VAR> daemon process supports FTP
- functions on the server: it accepts incoming connections and responds
- to user requests during the session.
- </P>
- <P>
- Ordinarily, FTP connections require a login procedure that identifies
- the user and assigns a user account and privileges for the session.
- However, this connection method does not accommodate connection
- requests from users who are unknown to the server. To offer FTP
- services to unknown users, you can implement <VAR>anonymous FTP.</VAR>
- Anonymous FTP allows anyone to connect to the server but, by
- restricting directory access, it restricts what these users may do.
- </P>
- <P>
- Configuring FTP involves specifying <VAR>ftpd</VAR> parameters and
- setting up the anonymous FTP user account. You configure and manage FTP
- using these forms:
- </P>
- <UL>
- <LI><A HREF="index.ftp1.shtml" TARGET="left">Anonymous FTP</A>
- <LI><A HREF="index.ftp2.shtml" TARGET="left">FTP Server</A>
- </UL>
- <P>
- For instructions on setting up anonymous FTP, see IRIX Admin:
- Networking and Mail.<BR> See also ftp(1C) and ftpd(1M).
- </P>
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