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Hello,<br />
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I need to setup a SFTP in a DMZ. I have MS Server 2016 running IIS in DMZ ready to be configured. What is the best way to setup SFTP for external clients/customer? Can you provide your expert advice as well as some step-by-step. I like SFTP over FTPS as it provides encryption over a single port number, and I do not want to open up any more ports then I need to. <br />
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Thanks,<br />
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sysnimda
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Hello,

I need to setup a SFTP in a DMZ. I have MS Server 2016 running IIS in DMZ ready to be configured. What is the best way to setup SFTP for external clients/customer? Can you provide your expert advice as well as some step-by-step. I like SFTP over FTPS as it provides encryption over a single port number, and I do not want to open up any more ports then I need to. 

Thanks,

sysnimda

How to setup SFTP on Windows Server 2016

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