Independent FTP Daemon

If you're an admin seeking an efficient FTP server, then iFTPd might just be the perfect choice for you. Written in Java, this open source software boasts of platform and system independence, virtual file system, and ruggedness. One of the most notable things about iFTPd is that it doesn't require any users or groups on the host system, nor does it require an SQL database or have complicated dependencies that need to be downloaded from various sources.

iFTPd is ideal for admins who need to share files without having to install a multitude of programs or configure their system extensively. With iFTPd, you can create virtual file links and virtual directory links, merge directories into one virtual directory, and all these are transparent to users. Additionally, it's completely firewall-friendly and offers multithreading, telnet-based status monitor, and HTML status monitor.

To install iFTPd, unpack iftpd.zip and make sure that conf/iftpd.conf is to your liking. Create at least one group in conf/groups/, and make sure that one of the groups has a root directory. Then, create at least one user file in conf/users/ and start iFTPd. Linux users can run iftpd.sh to start it.

The latest version of iFTPd has added SSL support (AUTH TLS), replaced old scripts with iftpd.sh, added "ALLO" for binary mode, permitted groups to contain other groups, and added SITE UTIME support. Additionally, group files can now have empty lines, CLIENT support has been added, and the rename bug has been fixed, among other things.

Overall, if you need a reliable and easy-to-use FTP server, iFTPd is an excellent choice. Its feature-rich capabilities coupled with its ruggedness and easy setup make it appealing for admins who require an efficient file-sharing solution.