Providing an anonymous upload and download or download only FTP server with VSFTP

In this recipe we will learn how to provide an anonymous FTP service using VSFTP.

VSFTP can be employed in a variety of ways in order to suit a range of different roles and it is the purpose of this recipe to show you how to install and configure an anonymous FTP server that will enable you to receive or distribute a range of files for public consumption without the need for credentials.

Getting ready

To complete this recipe you will require a working installation of the CentOS 6 operating system with root privileges, and a console based text editor of your choice. It is expected that your server will be using a static IP address; that you have at least one local system account who can assume the ownership of all anonymous uploads and that VSFTP is already running.

In your primary role as the server administrator you should be aware that by completing this recipe, anonymous FTP access will grant anyone the ability...