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2. Dialog description

Setting a new virtual host involves 2 tasks: Setting the necessary definition for wuftpd and publishing files. The later is done simply by copying files to the proper directory on the hard drive. The first step involves only filling a simple form. We are describing the form here.

2.1 Virtual host

Enter here the name (full name) of the ftp host. Not only the domain. This is generally something like ftp.some-domain.com. This name must exist in the DNS so users may access it.

2.2 Archive path

This is the directory which will be associated with the virtual host. This directory will be created as needed. It will be populated with the minimum runtime necessary to operate a virtual ftp host.

2.3 Banner message file

This is an optional field. This is a path of a text file presented everytime a user log in.

2.4 Log file

By default, all file transfer are logged in the file /var/log/xferlog. You can specify a different one for this virtual host. Later you can review the activity for this virtual host using the /usr/sbin/xferstats utility or the transfer logs menu.


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