Guidance on usage: FTP IIS on Windows Server 2025 DC Azure Edition

FTP IIS on Windows Server 2025 DC Azure Edition provides a high-performance, secure, and scalable solution for managing FTP file transfers within Azure’s cloud infrastructure.

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Connection to FTP IIS on Windows Server 2025 DC Azure Edition

Step 1: Start the Server

  1. Run the virtual machine (VM) through the Azure Portal.
  2. Obtain the IP address of the VM:
    • Open your Azure account and navigate to the virtual machine list.
    • Select the relevant virtual machine.
    • Click on “Overview” to locate the Public IP Address in the displayed details.

Step 2: Configure the Azure Firewall

To ensure proper functionality, open the following ports in the network properties of the Azure firewall:

  • Port 21 (TCP)
  • Ports 50000–51000 (TCP)

Step 3: Get Credentials

  1. To connect to the virtual machine, run the “Remote Desktop Connection” shortcut using “Win + R”. In the window that appears, enter “mstsc” and click “OK”.
  1. In the window that appears, enter the IP of the virtual machine and click “Connect”.
  1. Provide your username and password in the authentication window and click “OK.”
  1. Check the confirmation box and click “Yes.”
  1. On the first launch, select and accept settings to send diagnostic data.
  1. Locate the credentials file on the desktop of the virtual machine.
  1. Open the file to retrieve the username and password for the FTP server.
  1. To manage the FTP server, open IIS Manager.

Step 4: Connect to FTP Using “FileZilla Client”

  1. To connect to PureFTPd, it is recommended to use the “FileZilla Client” application (you can download it from the link: Download FileZilla Client for Windows (64bit x86)).
  1. When connecting to the ftp server, you need to follow these steps:
  1. In the <Host> field, enter the VM IP address
  2. In the <Username> field, enter the login received in paragraph 7 of the previous section
  3. In the <Password> field, enter the password received in paragraph 7 of the previous section
  4. In the <Port> field, enter port 21
  5. When the data is entered, press Quickconnect
  1. After entering all the data and clicking on Quickconnect, you will successfully connect to the server. 

Your FTP IIS on Windows Server 2025 DC Azure Edition virtual machine is now ready for use. With a clean configuration, you can begin uploading and managing files seamlessly. For advanced configurations, refer to the official IIS and FTP documentation.