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02-12-2008 - Getting Started With Serv-U

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Hello,

Welcome to another installment of the RhinoSoft.com newsletter. You are getting this newsletter because you signed up on our web site. If you would like to stop receiving these newsletters, please visit: http://www.RhinoSoft.com/newsletter/unsubscribe.asp

The intent of this newsletter is to give you some pointers on our products. This newsletter discusses basic functionality and set up of Serv-U FTP Server.

What is Serv-U FTP Server?

Serv-U is the industry's most popular FTP Server offering unparalleled security and ease-of-use at the best price on the market. With this powerful software you can host your own file server that allows for transferring sensitive documents securely at a corporate business level or distributing family pictures from home at a personal level to your family and friends. Serv-U can run on your Windows desktop (Windows 2000, XP, Vista) or on your Windows Server (Windows Server 2000 and 2003).

Windows Compatibility:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/KnowledgeBase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1192&prod=su

Basic Serv-U Setup

Once Serv-U is installed on your machine, network configuration is critical in ensuring users will be able to send and receive files to and from your Serv-U file server. Opening the correct ports and configuring port forwarding in any active routers and firewalls is very important so that traffic is directed to the correct place and not blocked from reaching its target destination. Below you will find tips for configuring a few basic network devices.

Configuring Windows Firewall:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/Knowledgebase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1384&prod=su

Router Configuration:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/Knowledgebase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1044&prod=su

Giving Access to Others

Before business clients, friends, and family can connect to your Serv-U file server, a domain and user accounts must be created. Below you will find tips for creating domains and user accounts.

Creating a Domain:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/Knowledgebase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1686&prod=su

Creating User Accounts:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/Knowledgebase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1042&prod=su

Basic Web or FTP Client

Users can use either a web browser (e.g Internet Explorer, Firefox) or an FTP client (e.g. FTP Voyager) to connect to Serv-U FTP Server. Although you can connect to Serv-U with both, most prefer to connect using an FTP client as it usually allows for better and more functionality. FTP Voyager is available for a FREE 30-day trial!

Connecting to Serv-U with a Web Browser:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/Knowledgebase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1181&prod=su

FTP Voyager 30 Day Free Trial:
http://www.ftpvoyager.com/download/

FTP Voyager Tutorial:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/KnowledgeBase/KBArticle.asp?RefNo=1629&prod=fv

FREE SUPPORT OPTIONS

If you need technical or sales support, please use one of the following URLs. Our support turn-around time is very fast during normal working hours Central Time U.S.:

Technical Support:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/support

Knowledge Base:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/kb

Sales Support:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/sales

ON-LINE CUSTOMER SERVICE

If you need to change any of your customer information, you can make changes on-line. The RhinoSoft.com On-line Customer Service page allows you to resend your registration ID, receipt, invoice, and change your information in our database. To use visit:
http://www.RhinoSoft.com/customer

Thanks for reading!

JoRey Stephens - Technical Support Engineer
http://www.RhinoSoft.com
Voice: +1(262) 560-9627
FAX: +1(262) 560-9628