Serve files through through http or ftp in command

[Jean Daniel Browne]

To serve files via ftp or http in one command, use twistd from the python-twisted package: 'twistd -n web --path /tmp -p 80' or 'twistd -n ftp --root /tmp -p 21'

In french:

Distribuer des fichiers en http ou ftp: installer le paquet python-twisted puis 'twistd -n web --path /tmp -p 80' or 'twistd -n ftp --root /tmp -p 21'

[Dave Walker (davewalker)]

Thanks for the tip.

Does this have any security implications that should be mentioned?

[Jean Daniel Browne (jeandaniel.browne)]

Mmmh, the Twisted Python team is conservative and conscious about
security problems.

These two accesses are read only and static (no code can be executed
on the server). Obviously, sensitive data should not be included in
the directory served.

The ftp server can be configured in read/write with password protected
access, but this requires further configuration not included in this
tip.

All in all, It is always possible that a server has unexpected bugs
and behavior, but these simple commands, IMHO, are such a help
compared to a full fledged apache or vs-ftpd installation that they
should be marketed to conscious admins.

If you need an expert advice, i suggest that you turn to the Twisted
Python mailing list or Jonathan Lange at Canonical which seems to be
involved in the project.

Cheers,

On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 2:25 AM, Dave Walker <email address hidden> wrote:
> Thanks for the tip.
>
> Does this have any security implications that should be mentioned?
>
> ** Tags added: needs-clarification
>
> ** Changed in: ubuntu-server-tips
>       Status: New => Incomplete
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> Serve files through through http or ftp in command
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/436596
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> Status in Ubuntu Server Tips: Incomplete
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> Bug description:
> To serve files via ftp or http in one command, use twistd from the python-twisted package: 'twistd -n web --path /tmp -p 80' or 'twistd -n ftp --root /tmp -p 21'
>
> In french:
>
> Distribuer des fichiers en http ou ftp: installer le paquet python-twisted puis 'twistd -n web --path /tmp -p 80' or 'twistd -n ftp --root /tmp -p 21'
>

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