Building a basic FTP service by installing and configuring VSFTP
In this recipe we will learn how to install and configure VSFTP.
Very Secure FTP Daemon (VSFTP) is a well known FTP server solution that supports a wide range of features and enables you to upload and distribute large files across a local network and the internet. It is the preferred solution for the security conscious and the purpose of this recipe is to demonstrate one of the many reasons as to why VSFTP represents the first choice for any administrator running a CentOS server.
Getting ready
To complete this recipe you will require a working installation of the CentOS 6 operating system with root privileges, a console based text editor of your choice, and a connection to the internet ...
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