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by mike_shimandle

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I am trying to set up my W2K Server that has DHCP to be able to recognize and use my FTP server. My FTP server is a file server that has no OS. (Anyone familiar with SNAP Servers). I have terminals that are supposed to be able to login anonymously to the FTP server, grab a file that houses the configuration and create connections according to the .ini file that it finds.
If I set it up at the terminal, it works fine, however, I would prefer to have DHCP do this automatically so that if we change the FTP server, I won't have to visit each terminal.

Also, the configuration file is supposed to be located in a specific directory structure off the root but I need to know how to "trick" it so that it thinks that the shared folder is the root.

If there is anyone one that can help, I would appreciate it.

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by steven rosson

I may be able to help you with the second part of your question. I know you can set up users with a 'home' directory, so perhaps something similar can be done with what you are describing. I'm new to W2K myself so I'm not sure if this will help much.

by mike_shimandle

I have users set up with Home directories already. The problem is that I'm unable to use IIS on my servers. Thanks for the attempt, and good luck in your endeavors.

by cavedweller

There are lots of options that can be set in the DHCP server to provide additional configurauion information to clients. I would try there first.

Your question states that you are trying to get your W2K server to work with your FTP server. You only provided information about problems with terminals.

What is the problem with the server?

by mike_shimandle

I had to define the FTP Ports 161 and 162 on my DHCP server. Once that was done, everything is working fine.

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