How to configure an FTP server in Packet Tracer
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network.
FTP is a client-server architecture whereby the client machine has an FTP client installed and establishes a connection to an FTP server running on a remote machine. After the connection has been established and the user is successfully authenticated, the data transfer phase can begin.
Build the network topology.
PC0: configure static ip address: 192.168.1.1 subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Server0: configure static ip address: 192.168.1.2 subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Test the connection between the two
Now we try using an FTP client built in the PC0 to send files to an FTP server configured in the Server.
From the PC0 command prompt, FTP the server using the server IP address by typing:
ftp 192.168.1.2
Provide the username(cisco) and password(cisco) [which are the defaults] for ftp login.
Create a file (using the PC0 text editor) in the PC0 and then upload it to the server, using the command put <filename>
Once file upload is successful, go to the Server FTP directory to verify if the file sent has been received . To do this, go to Server-> Services->FTP. Here look for MyFile.txt sent from the PC0.
Other commands you can use in the FTP Server
In conclusion, FTP servers have played a foundational role in file transfer over the internet. While newer protocols offer increased security, FTP remains a reliable and efficient option for various use cases.