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Deploy and Test VSFTPD Server

In this Hands-On Lab, you will download and configure a VSFTPD server on a CentOS 7 Server, and then connect to it to confirm that it's working as expected.

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Level
Intermediate
Last updated
Apr 06, 2025
Duration
1h 0m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Install and deploy the VSFTPD server software

    Using system commands install and configure the vsftpd software and any other software that is required.

  2. Challenge

    Walk through the configuration file

    Examine the configuration file.

  3. Challenge

    Change settings regarding Anonymous user access for securing our server

    Change the settings for the Anonymous user.

  4. Challenge

    Test access to the VSFTP server.

    Test the access to the newly installed service.

  5. Challenge

    Review the PAM module and other external files for allowing and denying user access

    Review the PAM Modules and other files as required.

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