How to Install FTP on Oracle Linux 8.5

To Install FTP Server on Oracle Linux 8.5

Introduction:

FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a standard communication protocol used for transferring computer files from a server to a client over a network. The FTP protocol is built on a client-server model, which uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.

Installation Steps:

Step 1: Check the Oracle Linux Version by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp linuxhelp]# cat /etc/os-release
NAME="Oracle Linux Server"
VERSION="8.5"
ID="ol"

Step 2: Install FTP by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ]# yum install vsftpd
Loaded plugins: fastestmirror, langpacks
Loading mirror speeds from cached hostfile
 * base: mirrors.piconets.webwerks.in
 * extras: mirrors.piconets.webwerks.in
 * updates: mirrors.piconets.webwerks.in
Resolving Dependencies
Installed size: 353 k
Is this ok [y/d/N]: y
Downloading packages:
vsftpd-3.0.2-29.el7_9.x86_64.rpm          
                          
Running transaction check
Running transaction test
Transaction test succeeded
Running transaction
  Installing : vsftpd-3.0.2-29.el7_9.x86_64                                                  1/1 
  Verifying  : vsftpd-3.0.2-29.el7_9.x86_64                                                  1/1 
Installed:
  vsftpd.x86_64 0:3.0.2-29.el7_9                                                                 
Complete!

Step 3: Enable, Start and Check the Status of FTP by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ]# systemctl enable vsftpd
Created symlink from /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/vsftpd.service to /usr/lib/systemd/system/vsftpd.service.

[root@linuxhelp ]# systemctl start vsftpd
[root@linuxhelp/]# systemctl status vsftpd

Step 4: Stop and Disable the Firewall by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ]# systemctl stop firewalld
[root@linuxhelp ]# systemctl disable firewalld

Step 5: Check the Configuration by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ]#  vim /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf

Step 6: Add user and create password by using the below command

 [root@linuxhelp ]# adduser user1

 [root@linuxhelp ]# passwd user1
Changing password for user user1.
New password: 
BAD PASSWORD: The password fails the dictionary check - it is too simplistic/systematic
Retype new password: 
passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.

Step 7: Create Directory and File by using the below command

[root@linuxhelp ]# mkdir  /home/user1/share1
[root@linuxhelp ]# touch /home/user1/share1/file1

Step 8: Restart the FTP by using the below command

 [root@linuxhelp ]# systemctl restart vsftpd

Step 9: Now open your FTP with the server IP address in the format as shown in the below image

Step 10: Now provide user name and password as shown in the below image

Conclusion:

We have reached the end of this article. In this guide, we have walked you through the steps required to Install FTP on Oracle Linux 8.5. Your feedback is much welcome.