In this section, I will explain how to set up the Cisco TFTP server on a Windows 2000 Server running Service Pack 2. Click on the Try Now link on the right-hand side of the page to be directed to the download page. You’ll need the file SolarWinds-TFTP-Server.exe. The SolarWinds TFTP server is available on the SolarWinds Web site. You’ll need the file TFTPServer1-1-980730.exe. Once you’ve registered and logged in, download the TFTP server. To register, you need a valid e-mail address. To download the Cisco TFTP server, you need to be a registered member of the Cisco site with a login ID and password. In this Daily Feature, I will explain how to download and set up both Cisco’s and SolarWinds’ free TFTP servers on a Windows 2000 server.

But there are many providers of full TFTP servers that are sufficient to serve your needs. Since TFTP is not as ubiquitous as FTP, setting it up is not quite as simple as installing the Internet Information Services on your Windows 2000 Server. Also, be sure to use TFTP on a server that includes additional security control, such as a Windows 2000 server. It’s a good idea to place such a server behind a firewall. However, because of its inherent insecurity, you must take special care in the design and configuration of a TFTP server. TFTP is a very versatile protocol that can be used for a variety of tasks, including backing up network configurations, upgrading code, and remote-booting devices without hard drives. Scott Lowe shows you how to set up both the Cisco and the SolarWinds TFTP servers.

When your Cisco router fails and you need to reload the operating system, you'll regret not setting up that TFTP server.

Cisco and SolarWinds TFTP: How to set up and use these versatile tools

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