Things to consider when configuring the FTP server


A good and secure FTP server is vsftpd. Do not run the FTP server via xinetd, it is very slow. Also, disable logging if you do not need it. Logging is very expansive on a system that receives lots of files.

Use only FTP accounts that have no shell. The password is transmitted in clear text via internet or RMDCN!

chroot the FTP account so that the FTP user cannot explore your server.