TFTPD(8c,C)                 AIX TCP/IP User's Guide                 TFTPD(8c,C)



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tftpd



PURPOSE

Provides the server function for the Trivial File Transfer Protocol.

SYNTAX


/etc/tftpd ---|


DESCRIPTION

The tftpd command is a server which supports the DARPA Trivial File Transfer
Protocol.  The tftp server operates at the port indicated in the tftp service
description (see "services").  The server is normally started by inetd, (see
"inetd").

The use of tftp does not require an account or password on the remote system.
Due to the lack of verification information, tftpd allows only publicly
readable files to be accessed.  Files may be written only if they already exist
and are publicly writable.  Files on the server must be specified with full
path names.  Since no account information is provided, there is no way to
identify a user's home directory.  Note that this extends the concept of public
to include all users on all hosts that can be reached through the network.
This may be appropriate on all systems, and its implications should be
considered before enabling tftp service.  The server should have the user ID
with the lowest possible privilege.

Note:  If the server site is not running AIX, consult that machine's tftpd
documentation for information on restrictions for that site.

RELATED INFORMATION

In this book:
"inetd"
"services"
"tftp"













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