follow up: found this useful link: http://learn.iis.net/page.aspx/310/what-is-new-for-microsoft-and-ftp-75/ quote (edited): ... brand-new FTP service that is available as a separate download for Windows Server® 2008 ... robust, secure solution for FTP in a Windows environment. ... written specifically...

http://www.iis.net/extensions/FTP is called "FTP Publshing Service". If I install it, do I still need to enable FTP feature? win 20008 server wweb edition R2 iis 7.5 what is difference between FTP feature and FTP Publishing Service? Thank you Gerry