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