How to Install FTP On Oracle Linux 8.8

To install FTP Server on Oracle Linux 8.8

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. FTP is a client-server protocol, which uses separate connections for control and data.

Installation Steps:

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

[root@linuxhelp ~]# cat /etc/os-release
NAME="Oracle Linux Server"
VERSION="8.8"
ID="ol"
ID_LIKE="fedora"
VARIANT="Server"
VARIANT_ID="server"
VERSION_ID="8.8"
PLATFORM_ID="platform:el8"
PRETTY_NAME="Oracle Linux Server 8.8"
ANSI_COLOR="0;31"
CPE_NAME="cpe:/o:oracle:linux:8:8:server"
HOME_URL="https://linux.oracle.com/"
BUG_REPORT_URL="https://github.com/oracle/oracle-linux"
ORACLE_BUGZILLA_PRODUCT="Oracle Linux 8"
ORACLE_BUGZILLA_PRODUCT_VERSION=8.8
ORACLE_SUPPORT_PRODUCT="Oracle Linux"
ORACLE_SUPPORT_PRODUCT_VERSION=8.8

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 /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/vsftpd.service → /usr/lib/systemd/system/vsftpd.service.
[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl start vsftpd
[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl status vsftpd
● vsftpd.service - Vsftpd ftp daemon
   Loaded: loaded (/usr/lib/systemd/system/vsftpd.service; enabled; vendor preset: disab>
   Active: active (running) since Thu 2023-07-27 01:12:11 IST; 9s ago
  Process: 128457 ExecStart=/usr/sbin/vsftpd /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf (code=exited, statu>
 Main PID: 128458 (vsftpd)
    Tasks: 1 (limit: 22942)
   Memory: 576.0K
   CGroup: /system.slice/vsftpd.service
           └─128458 /usr/sbin/vsftpd /etc/vsftpd/vsftpd.conf
Jul 27 01:12:11 linuxhelp systemd[1]: Starting Vsftpd ftp daemon...
Jul 27 01:12:11 linuxhelp systemd[1]: Started Vsftpd ftp daemon.

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

[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl stop firewalld
[root@linuxhelp ~]# systemctl disable firewalld
Removed /etc/systemd/system/multi-user.target.wants/firewalld.service.
Removed /etc/systemd/system/dbus-org.fedoraproject.FirewallD1.service.

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: 
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

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 8.8. Your feedback is much welcome.