Chapter 7. Configuring FTP and SMTP Services

The Internet Information Services (IIS) platform includes capabilities for sharing information by using several protocols. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) provides a standard method by which computers can transfer files and other types of data among them. It is commonly used on both internal networks and the Internet to upload and download content. The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is a standard method for transmitting e-mail messages. It is often used by Web applications to send notifications and communications to users’ e-mail addresses.

In this chapter, you will learn how to configure these services in Windows Server 2008. In Lesson 1, “Configuring FTP,” you will learn how to install and configure FTP functionality. In Lesson 2, “Configuring SMTP,” you will learn how to install and configure the SMTP service.