So let s get started.
Setup sftp server windows server 2012 r2.
Click next on before you begin window.
Log in to the server by using an administrative account.
In add role services wizard.
In windows server manager go to roles node and in web server iis role services panel click add role services.
Select add roles and components.
At first install the ftp server role.
Hit save and select login.
Steps to set up a sftp ssh server using openssh on windows server 2012 r2 1.
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Download the latest openssh for windows binaries.
Go to manage add roles and features.
Open an elevated powershell console and run the following.
In the host name field enter localhost if you re testing the pc you installed openssh on.
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In server 2012 you can install ftp server role under the iis server role.
Select select a server from the server pool and.
Operating system windows server 2012 r2.
Consider configuring an ftp server from the microsoft iis suite creating a self signed certificate and configuring secure file transfer.
1 enable web server iis role and ftp server role service.
Run winscp and select sftp as the protocol.
We start the server manager from the start menu or by clicking on the icon on the taskbar.
Extract the package and save them to c program files openssh folder.
You will need to enter your windows username and password to allow the program to connect to the server.
Select role based or feature based installation.
Choose the openssh win64 zip package.
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Install the iis web server.
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On the menu click manage and click add roles and features.
Configure ftp server in windows server 2012.