I'm looking for a live USB distribution to set up a temporary FTP server on my local network. Ideally, I want something that allows multiple connections simultaneously, as my current solution only handles one at a time through Rebex on Windows. I need a straightforward setup where I can just connect an external drive and transfer large files to multiple PCs at once.
I'm familiar with Rebex Tiny FTP Server, as it works well for my needs without blocking issues, but I'm hoping for a more dedicated solution. I want it to be as user-friendly as Ubuntu, with support for NTFS and FAT32 so I can read and write from my external USB drive.
Since I can't install anything on the server (it's running Windows), I need a disto that runs entirely from USB. My host has about 8GB of RAM and a 3rd generation Intel processor. Any recommendations?
3 Answers
If you're looking for something simple, I suggest creating a custom install of Debian without a GUI. You can also use Ubuntu, but it might not be necessary unless you want the ease of tweaking things like adding users or folders. And for serving files from your external drive, I recommend using UUID for mounting instead of regular mount points.
There aren’t any specific distributions dedicated solely to FTP, and most FTP servers don’t come with a GUI. This means you'll have to configure them by editing text files. However, most distros will work fine on your hardware, and Debian is relatively easy to get going.
If you can only run from USB, you can try to install Debian from an ISO to a USB stick, then set up the FTP server. After that, you can mount the external drive and share files. I know it can be a bit tricky if you're used to Ubuntu, but it’s totally doable!
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