24 - Windows Server 2012 How to Install and Configure FTP Server (Video in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to Install and Configure FTP Server on Windows Server 2012 R2 inside VMware! FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows domain users or client computers to upload, download, and share files across network or internet easily using FileZilla or File Explorer! Follow steps below with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

💡 Tip: Always create dedicated storage folder (example: C:\FTP_Share) with proper NTFS permissions (Read/Write) before creating FTP site!

Watch Video Tutorial (Khmer)

Watch full step-by-step video tutorial below to see complete process in Khmer:

Step 1: Install FTP Service Role in Server Manager

1. Open Server Manager > click Manage menu > select Add Roles and Features.
2. Click Next until Server Roles page.
3. Expand Web Server (IIS) > check box FTP Server (selects FTP Service & FTP Extensibility) > click Next.
4. Click Install > wait until installation completes > click Close.

💡 Tip: FTP Service role runs under IIS (Internet Information Services) Web Server on Windows Server 2012 R2!

Step 2: Create FTP Folder & Add New FTP Site in IIS Manager

1. Open File Explorer > create new folder C:\FTP_Share.
2. Open Server Manager > click Tools > select Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager (inetmgr).
3. Expand server name in left panel > right-click Sites > select Add FTP Site....
4. Set FTP Site Details:
   • FTP site name: MyFTPSite
   • Physical path: C:\FTP_Share
5. Click Next.
6. Set Binding & SSL:
   • IP Address: Select server IP address (or All Unassigned)
   • Port: 21
   • Select No SSL radio button
7. Click Next.
8. Set Authentication & Authorization:
   • Authentication: Check Basic
   • Allow access to: Select All users (or Specified users)
   • Permissions: Check Read and Write
9. Click Finish.

💡 Tip: For lab testing, selecting "No SSL" and "Basic" authentication allows fast connection testing without needing SSL certificates!

Step 3: Test FTP Server Connection from Client PC

1. Open File Explorer (or FileZilla) on client computer.
2. In address bar, type FTP path: ftp://192.168.1.100 (replace with your server IP) > press Enter.
3. Log in with user credentials > test uploading and downloading files!

💡 Tip: If client computer cannot connect to FTP server, open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (wfasc.msc) on server and ensure FTP Server (Inbound Traffic) rules (Port 21) are Enabled!

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Hope this tutorial help you install and configure FTP Server on Windows Server 2012 R2 easily! Practice file sharing and FTP site administration today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!