Zabbix Agent Active Mode Workflow and Configuration Guide

This article explains the Zabbix‑Agent active mode workflow, detailing how the agent initiates TCP connections to the Zabbix‑Server to request monitoring items, receives the item list, sends collected data back, and provides step‑by‑step configuration of the agent and server, including template cloning and essential parameters.

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Zabbix Agent Active Mode Workflow and Configuration Guide

Liangxu Linux

Feb 24, 2025 · Operations

How to Install and Configure vsftpd for Anonymous and Local User FTP Access on Linux

This guide explains FTP fundamentals, active and passive transfer modes, then walks through installing vsftpd on Linux and configuring both anonymous and local‑user authentication with detailed parameter settings and optional security tweaks.

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How to Install and Configure vsftpd for Anonymous and Local User FTP Access on Linux

Practical DevOps Architecture

Dec 25, 2021 · Operations

Understanding Zabbix Active and Passive Monitoring Modes

This article explains the differences between Zabbix's passive and active monitoring modes, how the server and agent interact in each mode, includes command examples, configuration settings, and discusses performance considerations for large‑scale deployments.

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Understanding Zabbix Active and Passive Monitoring Modes

Liangxu Linux

Sep 15, 2020 · Operations

Mastering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP: When to Use Active vs Passive Mode

This guide explains the fundamentals of FTP, FTPS, and SFTP, compares implicit and explicit SSL modes, and clarifies the differences between active and passive transfer modes so you can choose the right configuration for secure and efficient file management.

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Mastering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP: When to Use Active vs Passive Mode

Open Source Linux

Sep 2, 2020 · Fundamentals

Mastering FTP, FTPS, and SFTP: When to Use Active vs Passive Mode

This article explains the differences between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP protocols, their security features, and how active and passive transfer modes work, helping you choose the right settings for reliable file management in cloud storage.

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Efficient Ops

Aug 31, 2020 · Fundamentals

Understanding FTP, FTPS, and SFTP: When to Use Each Protocol

This article explains the basics of FTP, its secure extensions FTPS and SFTP, and compares active and passive transfer modes, helping readers choose the right protocol and configuration for reliable file transfers in cloud storage scenarios.

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Understanding FTP, FTPS, and SFTP: When to Use Each Protocol

MaGe Linux Operations

Jul 20, 2016 · Operations

Mastering VSFTPD on CentOS: Complete Guide to FTP Setup, Users, and Firewall

This article provides a step‑by‑step tutorial for installing and configuring VSFTPD on CentOS, covering package installation, core configuration files, user management, active and passive mode distinctions, and detailed firewall rules to ensure reliable FTP service operation.

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Mastering VSFTPD on CentOS: Complete Guide to FTP Setup, Users, and Firewall