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[toasty2]

I am setting up a Linux (Ubuntu) VPS I just got. I'm kind of new to this, and I'm wondering what FTP server to use. I realize some may have different advantages, and what I'm looking for in particular is just a relatively simple configuration and reliability. I don't think I'll need any insane features.

Some servers I've heard of:
vsftpd
proFTPd
Pure-FTPd

Which would you use of those, or do you have another suggestion? And why? I apologize if this has been asked recently, but I'm more of a beginner so perhaps this thread is unique. Oh and if it is relevant, I have webmin installed, but I'm not opposed to old fashioned configuration via text files.

[Thomas Manning]

Both proFTP and Pure-FTP are good. Do you have any control panel installed?

[prashant1979]

PureFTPD is better than the most.

[Ore Stone Radio]

You could do away with FTP and use SFTP. That would be a lot more secure.

But I have used both Pro and Pure with no problems in the past..

[PCS-Chris]

ProFTPd tends to be pretty memory intensive so I would stick to PureFTPd or if you are going to be hosting a smaller number of users then go for VSFTPd

[sej7278]

vsftpd is the best, although you should ditch ftp and use sftp (ssh) instead.

[nomankhn]

Originally Posted by sej7278

vsftpd is the best, although you should ditch ftp and use sftp (ssh) instead.

Yes, this is nice suggestion, we are using with ldap auth with vsftpd.