In Feburary 2016 30,
Open Internet Explorer. Click the cursor in the address bar. Delete or clear the existing address.
Type 'ftp://' in the address bar, which is the protocol for FTP server access.
Type the IP address after the FTP protocol in this fashion: 'ftp://123.456.789.123' or 'ftp://ftp.fakeexample.com.' Press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard. Wait for another dialog box to open independent of the IE browser, labeled with the name 'Log On As.'
Type in the FTP server's 'User name' and 'Password.' Remove the checkmark from 'Log-on anonymously' if it is checked. Click the 'OK' button to authenticate access.
Click the folders that appear in the left or right pane to browse the contents on the FTP server.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Showing posts with label server. Show all posts
Showing posts with label server. Show all posts
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
How to Point a Domain Hosted Elsewhere to GoDaddy HostingIn Feburary 2016 30,
In Feburary 2016 30,
Find your GoDaddy name server. Visit the link in Resources and click the 'Setting Name servers for a Domain Name Registered Elsewhere and Hosted Here' section. Find the two name servers that come under the dates you started your GoDaddy hosting service.
Visit the website where you have your domain hosted. Log in to your account.
Access the domain settings of the the domain address you want to point to your GoDaddy hosting. Change the name servers to those found in step 1. Save your settings.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Find your GoDaddy name server. Visit the link in Resources and click the 'Setting Name servers for a Domain Name Registered Elsewhere and Hosted Here' section. Find the two name servers that come under the dates you started your GoDaddy hosting service.
Visit the website where you have your domain hosted. Log in to your account.
Access the domain settings of the the domain address you want to point to your GoDaddy hosting. Change the name servers to those found in step 1. Save your settings.
In Feburary 2016 30,
Monday, 29 February 2016
How to Use FTP to Transfer Directories in AIXIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Open a terminal window and type 'ftp hostname' to connect to the remote FTP server. Replace 'hostname' with the name or address of the remote server.
Type 'mkdir directoryname' to create a new directory on the FTP server. Replace 'directoryname' with the name of the directory you want to create.
Type 'cd directoryname' to change to the directory you created. Replace 'directoryname' with the name of the directory you created.
Type 'put /path/to/directory/*' to copy the entire contents of the directory to the remote directory you created. Replace '/path/to/directory/' with the local path to the directory you want to transfer. The asterisk at the end is used to copy all files contained in the directory.
Type 'quit' to exit the FTP program.
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Open a terminal window and type 'ftp hostname' to connect to the remote FTP server. Replace 'hostname' with the name or address of the remote server.
Type 'mkdir directoryname' to create a new directory on the FTP server. Replace 'directoryname' with the name of the directory you want to create.
Type 'cd directoryname' to change to the directory you created. Replace 'directoryname' with the name of the directory you created.
Type 'put /path/to/directory/*' to copy the entire contents of the directory to the remote directory you created. Replace '/path/to/directory/' with the local path to the directory you want to transfer. The asterisk at the end is used to copy all files contained in the directory.
Type 'quit' to exit the FTP program.
In Feburary 2016 29,
How to Modify a Website With GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 29,
In Feburary 2016 29,
Log into your GoDaddy account and click on 'Hosting' under 'My Products.'
Click the green arrow under 'Launch' to open your hosting account. On the next page, click the 'Your Files' button in the top left. The File Manager will open, giving you access to your server's files. Your website files are stored on the server.
Navigate to the location of the file(s) you want to edit on your website. If you want to edit the 'contact' page, for example, you would probably want to edit the file named 'contact.html' or 'contact.php.' It may be found under a subfolder, such as 'html' or 'website.' Check with your Web developer if you aren't sure which file to edit or where it is located.
Left click your mouse beside the file you want to edit in the checkbox. Click the 'edit' button found in the navigation menu going across the top of the File Manager.
Use the visual editor in the new window to add or edit content, or click 'HTML' in the top right to open the file in HTML view. If it appears blank, click the 'HTML' button to see the contents of the page.
Modify your file and click the 'Save File' icon in the top left of the editor. The 'Save File' icon is an image of a floppy disk.
Check your website to verify the changes you made.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Log into your GoDaddy account and click on 'Hosting' under 'My Products.'
Click the green arrow under 'Launch' to open your hosting account. On the next page, click the 'Your Files' button in the top left. The File Manager will open, giving you access to your server's files. Your website files are stored on the server.
Navigate to the location of the file(s) you want to edit on your website. If you want to edit the 'contact' page, for example, you would probably want to edit the file named 'contact.html' or 'contact.php.' It may be found under a subfolder, such as 'html' or 'website.' Check with your Web developer if you aren't sure which file to edit or where it is located.
Left click your mouse beside the file you want to edit in the checkbox. Click the 'edit' button found in the navigation menu going across the top of the File Manager.
Use the visual editor in the new window to add or edit content, or click 'HTML' in the top right to open the file in HTML view. If it appears blank, click the 'HTML' button to see the contents of the page.
Modify your file and click the 'Save File' icon in the top left of the editor. The 'Save File' icon is an image of a floppy disk.
Check your website to verify the changes you made.
In Feburary 2016 29,
Saturday, 27 February 2016
How to Upload a File to Godaddy HostingIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Navigate in your Web browser to the GoDaddy Account Manager page (mya.godaddy.com). Click the 'Please Log In' link near the top of the page, and then enter the user name and password associated with your GoDaddy hosting account.
Click the 'Web Hosting' link on the left side of the page under the 'My Products' heading. If you have multiple hosting accounts with GoDaddy, the next page displays a 'Launch' button under the name of each account.
Click the 'Launch' button under the name of the hosting account associated with the server that you want to upload files to. This displays the Hosting Control Center interface for the selected hosting account.
Scroll down to the 'Content' heading, and click 'FTP File Manager.' This displays the file manager for the selected server. The left side of the window displays a list of the folders on the server; click a folder to display its files on the right side of the window.
Click the 'Upload' button at the top of the window after navigating to the desired folder on your server.
Click the 'Browse' button. A file navigation window appears. Locate the file on your computer that you want to upload to the server. Double-click the file. Alternatively, hold the 'Ctrl' key while clicking to select multiple files, and then click the 'Open' button.
Click 'Upload' to send the selected files to the server.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Navigate in your Web browser to the GoDaddy Account Manager page (mya.godaddy.com). Click the 'Please Log In' link near the top of the page, and then enter the user name and password associated with your GoDaddy hosting account.
Click the 'Web Hosting' link on the left side of the page under the 'My Products' heading. If you have multiple hosting accounts with GoDaddy, the next page displays a 'Launch' button under the name of each account.
Click the 'Launch' button under the name of the hosting account associated with the server that you want to upload files to. This displays the Hosting Control Center interface for the selected hosting account.
Scroll down to the 'Content' heading, and click 'FTP File Manager.' This displays the file manager for the selected server. The left side of the window displays a list of the folders on the server; click a folder to display its files on the right side of the window.
Click the 'Upload' button at the top of the window after navigating to the desired folder on your server.
Click the 'Browse' button. A file navigation window appears. Locate the file on your computer that you want to upload to the server. Double-click the file. Alternatively, hold the 'Ctrl' key while clicking to select multiple files, and then click the 'Open' button.
Click 'Upload' to send the selected files to the server.
In Feburary 2016 27,
How to Set Up an FTP Server in FedoraIn Feburary 2016 27,
In Feburary 2016 27,
Open the software management tool by clicking 'System' at the top of the Fedora desktop 'Administration,' then 'Add/Remove Software.'
Search for the FTP software by typing 'vsftpd' into the 'Find' box in the Add/Remove Software window, then click 'Find.'
Install the FTP server and configuration software by clicking the check boxes next to 'system-config-vsftd' and 'vsftd' in the Add/Remove Software list, then click 'Apply.'
Authenticate yourself, if prompted, by typing your password, then pressing 'Enter.'
Close the Add/Remove Software tool by clicking 'Close' in the Run New Application window, then clicking 'System' and 'Quit' in the Add/Remove Software window.
Open the FTP server configuration tool by clicking 'System,' 'Administration,' then 'FTP Administration.'
Disable downloading or uploading of files, if desired, by clearing the 'Enable Download Files' or 'Enable Upload Files' check boxes with a click on the 'General' screen in the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window.
Disable access of local user accounts to your FTP server, if desired, by clicking 'Users' at the left side of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, then clearing the 'Allow Local Users' check box by clicking it.
Disable anonymous access to your FTP server, if desired, by clicking 'Users' at the left side of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, clicking the 'Anonymous User' tab, then clearing the 'Allow Anonymous User' check box by clicking it.
Disable viewing of directory lists by clicking 'Directory Options' at the left side of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, then clearing the 'Allow Users to View Directory Lists' check box by clicking it.
Save your settings by clicking 'File,' then 'Save' in the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window.
Start the FTP server by clicking 'Server Control' at the left of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, then clicking 'Start FTP Server.'
Make files available over FTP by copying them to the /var/ftp directory on your Fedora system.
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Open the software management tool by clicking 'System' at the top of the Fedora desktop 'Administration,' then 'Add/Remove Software.'
Search for the FTP software by typing 'vsftpd' into the 'Find' box in the Add/Remove Software window, then click 'Find.'
Install the FTP server and configuration software by clicking the check boxes next to 'system-config-vsftd' and 'vsftd' in the Add/Remove Software list, then click 'Apply.'
Authenticate yourself, if prompted, by typing your password, then pressing 'Enter.'
Close the Add/Remove Software tool by clicking 'Close' in the Run New Application window, then clicking 'System' and 'Quit' in the Add/Remove Software window.
Open the FTP server configuration tool by clicking 'System,' 'Administration,' then 'FTP Administration.'
Disable downloading or uploading of files, if desired, by clearing the 'Enable Download Files' or 'Enable Upload Files' check boxes with a click on the 'General' screen in the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window.
Disable access of local user accounts to your FTP server, if desired, by clicking 'Users' at the left side of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, then clearing the 'Allow Local Users' check box by clicking it.
Disable anonymous access to your FTP server, if desired, by clicking 'Users' at the left side of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, clicking the 'Anonymous User' tab, then clearing the 'Allow Anonymous User' check box by clicking it.
Disable viewing of directory lists by clicking 'Directory Options' at the left side of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, then clearing the 'Allow Users to View Directory Lists' check box by clicking it.
Save your settings by clicking 'File,' then 'Save' in the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window.
Start the FTP server by clicking 'Server Control' at the left of the Very Secure FTP Daemon Configuration window, then clicking 'Start FTP Server.'
Make files available over FTP by copying them to the /var/ftp directory on your Fedora system.
In Feburary 2016 27,
Thursday, 25 February 2016
How to Use Imagemagick With HostgatorIn Feburary 2016 25,
In Feburary 2016 25,
Open the image you want to edit in the ImageMagick software.
Use the ImageMagick tools to edit the image.
Save your image to your computer once you have completed the changes. Be sure to save it in a folder where you can easily find it.
Launch a FTP program on the computer.
Type in your HostGator website domain name, administrator username and password to connect to the HostGator server. You should have received this information in an email when you signed up for the HostGator account.
Navigate to the folder on the computer that contains the edited image in the local pane. This will usually be the left side of the window, though it may vary depending on the FTP program.
Navigate to the 'public_ftp' folder of the HostGator account. If you wish to store the image, you may want to create a new folder on the server called 'pictures' or 'images.'
Highlight the image file in the local pane and click the transfer button. This will send a copy of the image to the HostGator server.
Open a website browser and type in the image's URL. The URL will be your domain name followed by the name of the folder you uploaded the image to and the image's full name, for example: 'http://(yourdomain)/(foldername)/(imagename).'
Record this URL address. You can use this to share the image, post it on forums or use it on your website.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Open the image you want to edit in the ImageMagick software.
Use the ImageMagick tools to edit the image.
Save your image to your computer once you have completed the changes. Be sure to save it in a folder where you can easily find it.
Launch a FTP program on the computer.
Type in your HostGator website domain name, administrator username and password to connect to the HostGator server. You should have received this information in an email when you signed up for the HostGator account.
Navigate to the folder on the computer that contains the edited image in the local pane. This will usually be the left side of the window, though it may vary depending on the FTP program.
Navigate to the 'public_ftp' folder of the HostGator account. If you wish to store the image, you may want to create a new folder on the server called 'pictures' or 'images.'
Highlight the image file in the local pane and click the transfer button. This will send a copy of the image to the HostGator server.
Open a website browser and type in the image's URL. The URL will be your domain name followed by the name of the folder you uploaded the image to and the image's full name, for example: 'http://(yourdomain)/(foldername)/(imagename).'
Record this URL address. You can use this to share the image, post it on forums or use it on your website.
In Feburary 2016 25,
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
How to Upload GIF ImagesIn Feburary 2016 24,
In Feburary 2016 24,
Point your Web browser to a free image host like Photobucket, Flickr, TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory. Image hosts allow you to select the picture from your computer and upload the file to a server.
Click the 'Upload' or 'Choose File' button and use the dialog window that automatically opens to select your GIF file from your computer's location. Continue to follow the prompts to finish the upload process.
Copy the URL address that automatically displays when the upload procedure on TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory is complete. If using Photobucket or Flickr, click the 'Share' feature and then copy the HTML or URL code that appears. See your particular host's 'Help' page if you need assistance locating this information.
Access a Web area, such as a forum post or blog entry, and paste the URL in an image tag as follows: This code displays your GIF image on the page.
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Point your Web browser to a free image host like Photobucket, Flickr, TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory. Image hosts allow you to select the picture from your computer and upload the file to a server.
Click the 'Upload' or 'Choose File' button and use the dialog window that automatically opens to select your GIF file from your computer's location. Continue to follow the prompts to finish the upload process.
Copy the URL address that automatically displays when the upload procedure on TinyPic, MediaFire or FileFactory is complete. If using Photobucket or Flickr, click the 'Share' feature and then copy the HTML or URL code that appears. See your particular host's 'Help' page if you need assistance locating this information.
Access a Web area, such as a forum post or blog entry, and paste the URL in an image tag as follows: This code displays your GIF image on the page.
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Monday, 22 February 2016
How to Make an Online Radio Station for FreeIn Feburary 2016 22,
In Feburary 2016 22,
Use the software ubroadcast to broadcast online. Ubroadcast allows you to set up an online radio station for free and broadcast live. However, other users must download the ubroadcast client before they can listen to your station.
Set up a Shoutcast broadcasting server. Shoucast is a free program that also allows for online radio broadcasting. Shoutcast allows you to either broadcast directly from your own computer, or from a third-party Shoutcast host that hosts your program on its servers. It does not require special software for listeners to use.
Create a podcast using sound software such as Audacity and use a podcast hosting service such as MyPodCast to host the podcast. While not a live Internet broadcast, Podcasts have an advantage in that they can be downloaded to the PC and played back anytime, unlike a radio broadcast, which can only be heard once unless you record it.
In Feburary 2016 22,
Use the software ubroadcast to broadcast online. Ubroadcast allows you to set up an online radio station for free and broadcast live. However, other users must download the ubroadcast client before they can listen to your station.
Set up a Shoutcast broadcasting server. Shoucast is a free program that also allows for online radio broadcasting. Shoutcast allows you to either broadcast directly from your own computer, or from a third-party Shoutcast host that hosts your program on its servers. It does not require special software for listeners to use.
Create a podcast using sound software such as Audacity and use a podcast hosting service such as MyPodCast to host the podcast. While not a live Internet broadcast, Podcasts have an advantage in that they can be downloaded to the PC and played back anytime, unlike a radio broadcast, which can only be heard once unless you record it.
In Feburary 2016 22,
Sunday, 21 February 2016
How to Disable Anonymous FTP in Windows Server 2003In Feburary 2016 21,
In Feburary 2016 21,
Open your start menu and click 'Control Panel.' If you don't see it, check under the 'Settings' menu.
Double-click 'Administrative Tools,' then 'Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.'
Expand the FTP server by clicking the arrow next to its name, then expand 'FTP Sites.'
Right-click on 'Default FTP Site' and click 'Properties.' Select the 'Security Accounts' tab. Un-check 'Allow Anonymous Connections' and click OK.
Close the IIS window. Your FTP server should no longer be accepting anonymous FTP connections.
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Open your start menu and click 'Control Panel.' If you don't see it, check under the 'Settings' menu.
Double-click 'Administrative Tools,' then 'Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.'
Expand the FTP server by clicking the arrow next to its name, then expand 'FTP Sites.'
Right-click on 'Default FTP Site' and click 'Properties.' Select the 'Security Accounts' tab. Un-check 'Allow Anonymous Connections' and click OK.
Close the IIS window. Your FTP server should no longer be accepting anonymous FTP connections.
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Saturday, 20 February 2016
How to Transfer My Domain to GoogleIn Feburary 2016 20,
In Feburary 2016 20,
Log into your domain’s control panel. Locate the domain’s mail exchange (MX) controls.
Delete the current MX records for your domain.
Create MX records with Google’s server information. Create a new MX record with a priority of one, and set “ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create another MX record, setting the priority as five,, and the mail server as “ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.” Create a third MX record, setting the priority as five, and “ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create a fourth MX record, setting the priority as 10, and “ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM” as the mail server. Create a final MX record with a priority setting of 10, and a mail server of “ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM.”
Save the changes to your domain’s server records.
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Log into your domain’s control panel. Locate the domain’s mail exchange (MX) controls.
Delete the current MX records for your domain.
Create MX records with Google’s server information. Create a new MX record with a priority of one, and set “ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create another MX record, setting the priority as five,, and the mail server as “ALT1.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM.” Create a third MX record, setting the priority as five, and “ALT2.ASPMX.L.GOOGLE.COM” as the mail server. Create a fourth MX record, setting the priority as 10, and “ASPMX2.GOOGLEMAIL.COM” as the mail server. Create a final MX record with a priority setting of 10, and a mail server of “ASPMX3.GOOGLEMAIL.COM.”
Save the changes to your domain’s server records.
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Thursday, 18 February 2016
How to Connect to FTP Through a ProxyIn Feburary 2016 18,
In Feburary 2016 18,
Click the 'Edit' menu at the top of the FileZilla window, and select 'Settings.'
Click 'Generic Proxy' under 'Connection' on the left side of the window.
Click a radio button to indicate whether your network uses an HTTP or SOCKS proxy server.
Type the address, port number, user name and password for your proxy server.
Click 'OK' to save your settings.
Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer
Click the Windows logo in the corner of the screen, and select 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Network and Internet,' and then click 'Internet Options.'
Select the 'Connections' tab at the top of the 'Internet Properties' window, and then click the 'LAN Settings' button.
Click the 'Use a proxy server for your LAN' check box.
Enter the address and port number of the proxy server.
Click 'OK' twice to save your settings.
FlashFXP
Click the 'Options' menu at the top of the FlashFXP window, and then click 'Preferences.'
Click 'Proxy' under the 'Connection' category on the left side of the window.
Click the 'New Entry' button at the top of the window.
Click the drop-down menu next to 'Type' and select the type of proxy server that you connect through, such as 'SOCKS 5' or 'HTTP.'
Enter the address and port number of the proxy server, along with your username and password if applicable.
Type the name that you would like to use to identify the proxy server. This feature is useful if you have more than one proxy server that you connect to.
Click 'OK' twice to save your settings.
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Click the 'Edit' menu at the top of the FileZilla window, and select 'Settings.'
Click 'Generic Proxy' under 'Connection' on the left side of the window.
Click a radio button to indicate whether your network uses an HTTP or SOCKS proxy server.
Type the address, port number, user name and password for your proxy server.
Click 'OK' to save your settings.
Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer
Click the Windows logo in the corner of the screen, and select 'Control Panel.'
Click 'Network and Internet,' and then click 'Internet Options.'
Select the 'Connections' tab at the top of the 'Internet Properties' window, and then click the 'LAN Settings' button.
Click the 'Use a proxy server for your LAN' check box.
Enter the address and port number of the proxy server.
Click 'OK' twice to save your settings.
FlashFXP
Click the 'Options' menu at the top of the FlashFXP window, and then click 'Preferences.'
Click 'Proxy' under the 'Connection' category on the left side of the window.
Click the 'New Entry' button at the top of the window.
Click the drop-down menu next to 'Type' and select the type of proxy server that you connect through, such as 'SOCKS 5' or 'HTTP.'
Enter the address and port number of the proxy server, along with your username and password if applicable.
Type the name that you would like to use to identify the proxy server. This feature is useful if you have more than one proxy server that you connect to.
Click 'OK' twice to save your settings.
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Sunday, 14 February 2016
How to Setup FTP on FreeBSDIn Feburary 2016 14,
In Feburary 2016 14,
Click 'System,' and then 'Gnome-Terminal.'
Create a system user called 'ftp' to enable anonymous access. Type 'adduser' and press 'Enter.' Type in 'ftp' and press 'Enter.' You can leave the rest of the user requirements blank and complete the user addition with default settings.
Type '/etc/ftpwelcome' and press 'Enter.' This file contains your FTP server welcome message. Type in the welcome message you want to display before the login screen. Save the document and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/ftpmotd' and press 'Enter.' Configure the message to display after a user has connected via FTP here. Save and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/inetd.conf' and press 'Enter.' Scroll down to the following line:ftp stream tcp nowait root /usr/libexec/ftpd ftpd -lRemove the has (#) from the beginning of the line. Exit the file and save changes. This enables your FTP server.
Type '/etc/rc.conf' and press 'Enter.' Change the 'ftpd_enable' variable to read 'YES' rather than 'NO.' Exit and save.
Type '/etc/rc.d/ftpd start' and press 'Enter.' This enables your FTP server.
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Click 'System,' and then 'Gnome-Terminal.'
Create a system user called 'ftp' to enable anonymous access. Type 'adduser' and press 'Enter.' Type in 'ftp' and press 'Enter.' You can leave the rest of the user requirements blank and complete the user addition with default settings.
Type '/etc/ftpwelcome' and press 'Enter.' This file contains your FTP server welcome message. Type in the welcome message you want to display before the login screen. Save the document and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/ftpmotd' and press 'Enter.' Configure the message to display after a user has connected via FTP here. Save and return to the Terminal.
Type '/etc/inetd.conf' and press 'Enter.' Scroll down to the following line:ftp stream tcp nowait root /usr/libexec/ftpd ftpd -lRemove the has (#) from the beginning of the line. Exit the file and save changes. This enables your FTP server.
Type '/etc/rc.conf' and press 'Enter.' Change the 'ftpd_enable' variable to read 'YES' rather than 'NO.' Exit and save.
Type '/etc/rc.d/ftpd start' and press 'Enter.' This enables your FTP server.
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Friday, 12 February 2016
How to Make a Proxy WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 12,
In Feburary 2016 12,
Open an account at a web host that allows proxy websites. Many hosting companies do not allow proxies because they can generate a large amount of traffic that overloads the servers. Those that do allow proxy websites will typically prefer that you have a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a dedicated server. Most hosts do not allow web proxies on a shared server.
Obtain a copy of PHProxy. This script acts as the software to power your proxy site. PHProxy is available free of charge, so anyone can make a proxy website without spending a lot of money.
Log into the control panel for your web hosting account. Create a MySQL database that will be used by the PHProxy script. Make note of the database name, user name and password that is associated with the database. This information is needed to configure the script to communicate with the database.
Edit the config.php file that is included with the script. Open the file with a HTML editor so that you can edit the contents of the file and save the new copy. Use Windows Notepad if you do not have a HTML editor. Simply open the file, edit the website name, website address, database name, database user name and database password. Save the file after the information has been edited.
Use an FTP program to upload all of the files to your hosting account. You can download a free copy of Filezilla FTP if you do not already have a program. Simply upload all of the files and folders included with PHProxy to your web hosting account. Your proxy website should now be operational.
Read the documentation that is included with PHProxy. Follow the instructions in the documentation to customize your script, such as changing colors, page layout or other visual elements. This will help you make a FTP website that stands out.
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Open an account at a web host that allows proxy websites. Many hosting companies do not allow proxies because they can generate a large amount of traffic that overloads the servers. Those that do allow proxy websites will typically prefer that you have a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or a dedicated server. Most hosts do not allow web proxies on a shared server.
Obtain a copy of PHProxy. This script acts as the software to power your proxy site. PHProxy is available free of charge, so anyone can make a proxy website without spending a lot of money.
Log into the control panel for your web hosting account. Create a MySQL database that will be used by the PHProxy script. Make note of the database name, user name and password that is associated with the database. This information is needed to configure the script to communicate with the database.
Edit the config.php file that is included with the script. Open the file with a HTML editor so that you can edit the contents of the file and save the new copy. Use Windows Notepad if you do not have a HTML editor. Simply open the file, edit the website name, website address, database name, database user name and database password. Save the file after the information has been edited.
Use an FTP program to upload all of the files to your hosting account. You can download a free copy of Filezilla FTP if you do not already have a program. Simply upload all of the files and folders included with PHProxy to your web hosting account. Your proxy website should now be operational.
Read the documentation that is included with PHProxy. Follow the instructions in the documentation to customize your script, such as changing colors, page layout or other visual elements. This will help you make a FTP website that stands out.
In Feburary 2016 12,
What Is an FTP Server?In Feburary 2016 12,
In Feburary 2016 12,
The first published standard for the File Transfer Protocol predates the Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in use today. Published in 1971, FTP ran over the Network Control Protocol (NCP), the Internet's predecessor. It was designed to facilitate indirect exchanges across the network--those exchanges in which data or programs were transmitted to a different system to be executed or worked on.
Uses
FTP was originally designed for large bulk transfers of data, so it's ideally suited for file downloads. This is particularly true across the Internet, where FTP is used commonly as the mechanism for downloading patches, songs and purchased programs.
Function
At a technical level, FTP uses an out-of-band control mechanism. This means the data moves between client and server using one communication path. Control messages that govern the flow of that data move between the systems on a different communication channel. Because FTP was designed for file transfers, it leverages the TCP as an underlying protocol, which includes more robust packet delivery assurance.
Identification
Much like most other client/server relationships, the FTP client is the system that makes a request for data, and the FTP server provides that data. It is a common Internet practice to reserve a specific machine or even a set (or 'farm') of machines to function as FTP servers for an enterprise. Their purpose is to listen for client requests and (assuming security checks allow for it) quickly and accurately transmit large files to those clients. If your web browser suddenly reads 'ftp://
' you'll know you're leveraging the FTP protocol in your download.
Benefits
Web pages, which commonly download through the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), are usually comprised of many small files that must be simultaneously downloaded to a wide variety of clients in small degrees. Any given web page may make dozens or even hundreds of information requests just to populate a single page. This is a fundamentally different style of work than one request that results in several dozen megabytes of continuous data download. It is precisely because of this difference that FTP servers have continued to have their place amid the many web servers on the Internet.
Design
Because FTP servers are designed for large file transfers, they are best used as a part of an overall Internet server strategy. It's common, for instance, to have general informational pages hosted by web (HTTP) servers and include links in these pages to separate servers used to host large files for download--such as music, videos, large PDF documents, computer code and patches. Because security can be an issue with FTP (originally designed to send usernames and passwords in clear text), it is typical to see FTP servers host files that do not require specific permission for download--or to use a federated security model that leaves authentication and authorization to other systems.
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The first published standard for the File Transfer Protocol predates the Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in use today. Published in 1971, FTP ran over the Network Control Protocol (NCP), the Internet's predecessor. It was designed to facilitate indirect exchanges across the network--those exchanges in which data or programs were transmitted to a different system to be executed or worked on.
Uses
FTP was originally designed for large bulk transfers of data, so it's ideally suited for file downloads. This is particularly true across the Internet, where FTP is used commonly as the mechanism for downloading patches, songs and purchased programs.
Function
At a technical level, FTP uses an out-of-band control mechanism. This means the data moves between client and server using one communication path. Control messages that govern the flow of that data move between the systems on a different communication channel. Because FTP was designed for file transfers, it leverages the TCP as an underlying protocol, which includes more robust packet delivery assurance.
Identification
Much like most other client/server relationships, the FTP client is the system that makes a request for data, and the FTP server provides that data. It is a common Internet practice to reserve a specific machine or even a set (or 'farm') of machines to function as FTP servers for an enterprise. Their purpose is to listen for client requests and (assuming security checks allow for it) quickly and accurately transmit large files to those clients. If your web browser suddenly reads 'ftp://
' you'll know you're leveraging the FTP protocol in your download.
Benefits
Web pages, which commonly download through the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), are usually comprised of many small files that must be simultaneously downloaded to a wide variety of clients in small degrees. Any given web page may make dozens or even hundreds of information requests just to populate a single page. This is a fundamentally different style of work than one request that results in several dozen megabytes of continuous data download. It is precisely because of this difference that FTP servers have continued to have their place amid the many web servers on the Internet.
Design
Because FTP servers are designed for large file transfers, they are best used as a part of an overall Internet server strategy. It's common, for instance, to have general informational pages hosted by web (HTTP) servers and include links in these pages to separate servers used to host large files for download--such as music, videos, large PDF documents, computer code and patches. Because security can be an issue with FTP (originally designed to send usernames and passwords in clear text), it is typical to see FTP servers host files that do not require specific permission for download--or to use a federated security model that leaves authentication and authorization to other systems.
In Feburary 2016 12,
How to Create an Inexpensive WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 12,
In Feburary 2016 12,
Purchase a domain name to your liking. Determine what fits your needs. If it's a company website, purchase your company name. If it is a hobby, purchase a domain name that fits with that interest. Two sites to purchase domains from are GoDaddy.com and Namecheap.com.
Sign up for hosting. If cost is a consideration, go with shared hosting because it's the cheapest. Shared hosting is a package where the web host puts thousands of people on one server expecting no one to use that much in resources. It makes it cheap for you and profitable for them. Some top sites for hosting are GoDaddy.com and HostGator.com.
Connect the web hosting to the domain name by attaching the nameservers to the domain name. To do this, log into your domain name management and click on nameservers. Then change the ones that are already there with the ones your web host provided.
Search Google for different types of content management systems. Two of the most effective ones are WordPress.org and Joomla.org. Both make it very easy to put a site up on the web.
Download the files for the CMS and upload them to your site. To do this, use a FTP client such as FTP-project.org. This is one of the better ones and is very easy to use. Login using your domain name, username and password. Then drag files from your desktop to your server.
Search Google for themes pertinent to your choice of CMS. So, if you chose WordPress, look up, 'Free WordPress Themes.' You'll find thousands of themes to choose from. Choose the one you want, download it and then upload it using the FTP client you installed.
Begin creating your pages. The website is up, the site has a template and now all you need are the actual words and images to go along with the site. Any information you want your website to have can be easily added using the CMS back end.
In Feburary 2016 12,
Purchase a domain name to your liking. Determine what fits your needs. If it's a company website, purchase your company name. If it is a hobby, purchase a domain name that fits with that interest. Two sites to purchase domains from are GoDaddy.com and Namecheap.com.
Sign up for hosting. If cost is a consideration, go with shared hosting because it's the cheapest. Shared hosting is a package where the web host puts thousands of people on one server expecting no one to use that much in resources. It makes it cheap for you and profitable for them. Some top sites for hosting are GoDaddy.com and HostGator.com.
Connect the web hosting to the domain name by attaching the nameservers to the domain name. To do this, log into your domain name management and click on nameservers. Then change the ones that are already there with the ones your web host provided.
Search Google for different types of content management systems. Two of the most effective ones are WordPress.org and Joomla.org. Both make it very easy to put a site up on the web.
Download the files for the CMS and upload them to your site. To do this, use a FTP client such as FTP-project.org. This is one of the better ones and is very easy to use. Login using your domain name, username and password. Then drag files from your desktop to your server.
Search Google for themes pertinent to your choice of CMS. So, if you chose WordPress, look up, 'Free WordPress Themes.' You'll find thousands of themes to choose from. Choose the one you want, download it and then upload it using the FTP client you installed.
Begin creating your pages. The website is up, the site has a template and now all you need are the actual words and images to go along with the site. Any information you want your website to have can be easily added using the CMS back end.
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Thursday, 11 February 2016
How to Change Directory Permissions in Plesk 9.3In Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
Open your FTP software and log into your Web hosting account. The root directory of your Web hosting account will launch.
Locate the directory on the Web server that you want to change.
Right-click on the directory and click on 'Properties,' or 'File Permissions' in some cases, then identify the current chmod permissions in the appropriate text field. The permissions will be expressed with three digits, such as '644,' '755,' or '777,' for example.
Go to the Page Resource website (see Resources) and look at the permission numbers. Directories and files are typically assigned the following permissions: '644,' '755,' or '777,' the latter of which is known as 'world writable,' meaning that all users will have access. Confirm the changes.
Exit the FTP application.
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Open your FTP software and log into your Web hosting account. The root directory of your Web hosting account will launch.
Locate the directory on the Web server that you want to change.
Right-click on the directory and click on 'Properties,' or 'File Permissions' in some cases, then identify the current chmod permissions in the appropriate text field. The permissions will be expressed with three digits, such as '644,' '755,' or '777,' for example.
Go to the Page Resource website (see Resources) and look at the permission numbers. Directories and files are typically assigned the following permissions: '644,' '755,' or '777,' the latter of which is known as 'world writable,' meaning that all users will have access. Confirm the changes.
Exit the FTP application.
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Tuesday, 9 February 2016
How to Add a Site to Coda (FTP/SFTP)In Feburary 2016 09,
In Feburary 2016 09,
Open Coda on your Mac. At the top of the application are a few icons showing various options. Click the Sites icon.
Look at the bottom of the window for the Add Site button. Click this button. A window comes up that allows you to add all the server credentials for the site you want to add to Coda.
Fill in the text boxes with the necessary information. Beside Nickname, type the name you will use to identify the site. Add the homepage address next to Root URL to grab a screenshot of the site to display. Under Connecting, add the server address, user name and password. You can change the transfer protocols from FTP to SFTP in the Protocol drop-down menu if you wish to use the secure transfer protocol instead. Adjust any other settings as needed.
Click the 'Save' button to save all your needed settings. If your settings are correct, you will see a screenshot in the Coda app. Click it to connect to your server. If you didn't input the settings correct, Coda will let you know and you will have the opportunity to edit the settings.
In Feburary 2016 09,
Open Coda on your Mac. At the top of the application are a few icons showing various options. Click the Sites icon.
Look at the bottom of the window for the Add Site button. Click this button. A window comes up that allows you to add all the server credentials for the site you want to add to Coda.
Fill in the text boxes with the necessary information. Beside Nickname, type the name you will use to identify the site. Add the homepage address next to Root URL to grab a screenshot of the site to display. Under Connecting, add the server address, user name and password. You can change the transfer protocols from FTP to SFTP in the Protocol drop-down menu if you wish to use the secure transfer protocol instead. Adjust any other settings as needed.
Click the 'Save' button to save all your needed settings. If your settings are correct, you will see a screenshot in the Coda app. Click it to connect to your server. If you didn't input the settings correct, Coda will let you know and you will have the opportunity to edit the settings.
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Monday, 8 February 2016
How to Host an Email NewsletterIn Feburary 2016 08,
In Feburary 2016 08,
Create a unique HTML page for each article you wish to include in your newsletter. HTML, which stands for 'Hypertext Markup Language,' allows you to construct webpages and emails using a library of HTML commands. Use an HTML editor, such as FirstPage or Adobe Dreamweaver, for help creating HTML files. Code your HTML from scratch using a simple text editor like NotePad or WordPad, if possible. To 'code' an HTML page means to use Hypertext Markup Language to arrange the text and graphics in the manner in which you want them to appear on your page. Type or paste the text of your newsletter article, including the paragraph tags, font styles and other HTML code, into the HTML file you created using your HTML or text editor. Put a story title and the author's name for each item in the newsletter on a separate HTML page of the newsletter.
Upload the HTML web pages you created for your newsletter articles to your web server---this 'hosts' the files on your website. If you have a simple and easily accessible content management system, use it copy and paste the HTML you created. For example, third-party systems like Liferay and SiteRefresh allow users to log into a web application, create or update webpages and instantly push the updated content to their websites. Otherwise, upload your HTML files directly to your web server using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) access or whatever other means you use to add files to your website. Make note of the URL, including the 'http,' where you stored your files.
Create an HTML page for your email newsletter itself. Include a table of contents, brief descriptions of each article and links to read more. Associate the links in your email newsletter with the URLs for the articles you hosted on your web server. To create a link, type this HTML code into your email and update it to include your URL and link name:your link nameComply with the requirements of the CAN-SPAM (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing) Act by including your mailing address and an opt-out link in your email newsletter. The Federal Trade Commission created the CAN-SPAM Act in 2003 to combat consumer spam, so all email senders must comply with its requirements as a matter of federal law.
Combine your HTML email newsletter with a plain-text version of the same message and send it in MIME format to your subscribers. MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME). Email marketers should send messages in MIME format because not all subscribers can receive HTML emails, and some spam blockers award higher spam scores to HTML messages that do not include a plain-text version.Use a third-party service to bundle and send the HTML and text versions of your newsletter to subscribers, or consult your web developer for assistance creating a script on your web server to send MIME messages. A script is a program that performs an intended action; in this case, the script would send your HTML and text messages to your list of subscribers. Test your message before you send it to your subscribers to ensure that the links to your hosted articles function properly.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Create a unique HTML page for each article you wish to include in your newsletter. HTML, which stands for 'Hypertext Markup Language,' allows you to construct webpages and emails using a library of HTML commands. Use an HTML editor, such as FirstPage or Adobe Dreamweaver, for help creating HTML files. Code your HTML from scratch using a simple text editor like NotePad or WordPad, if possible. To 'code' an HTML page means to use Hypertext Markup Language to arrange the text and graphics in the manner in which you want them to appear on your page. Type or paste the text of your newsletter article, including the paragraph tags, font styles and other HTML code, into the HTML file you created using your HTML or text editor. Put a story title and the author's name for each item in the newsletter on a separate HTML page of the newsletter.
Upload the HTML web pages you created for your newsletter articles to your web server---this 'hosts' the files on your website. If you have a simple and easily accessible content management system, use it copy and paste the HTML you created. For example, third-party systems like Liferay and SiteRefresh allow users to log into a web application, create or update webpages and instantly push the updated content to their websites. Otherwise, upload your HTML files directly to your web server using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) access or whatever other means you use to add files to your website. Make note of the URL, including the 'http,' where you stored your files.
Create an HTML page for your email newsletter itself. Include a table of contents, brief descriptions of each article and links to read more. Associate the links in your email newsletter with the URLs for the articles you hosted on your web server. To create a link, type this HTML code into your email and update it to include your URL and link name:your link nameComply with the requirements of the CAN-SPAM (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing) Act by including your mailing address and an opt-out link in your email newsletter. The Federal Trade Commission created the CAN-SPAM Act in 2003 to combat consumer spam, so all email senders must comply with its requirements as a matter of federal law.
Combine your HTML email newsletter with a plain-text version of the same message and send it in MIME format to your subscribers. MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME). Email marketers should send messages in MIME format because not all subscribers can receive HTML emails, and some spam blockers award higher spam scores to HTML messages that do not include a plain-text version.Use a third-party service to bundle and send the HTML and text versions of your newsletter to subscribers, or consult your web developer for assistance creating a script on your web server to send MIME messages. A script is a program that performs an intended action; in this case, the script would send your HTML and text messages to your list of subscribers. Test your message before you send it to your subscribers to ensure that the links to your hosted articles function properly.
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Sunday, 7 February 2016
How to Test a Secure FTP Connection From a DOS PromptIn Feburary 2016 07,
In Feburary 2016 07,
Click Start. Click Run and type “cmd” (in Windows XP). In Windows Vista, type “cmd” in the Start Search box. This will open up the DOS prompt.
Create a test file by entering this command at the DOS prompt (without quotes): “dir > file.txt.”
Type the following command: “ftp [server name].” The server name should be the server or computer you are trying to connect to. For example, “ftp ftp.Microsoft.com.”
Enter your username/login and password when prompted.
Enter the following command: “put file.txt.” If your FTP connection has no errors, you will see a message that confirms that you are logged in.
Type “quit, to exit the FTP session.
Open the test file you created by typing: “edit file.txt.” The test file will show you the nature of any errors. The error may be at your end or on the server side.
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Click Start. Click Run and type “cmd” (in Windows XP). In Windows Vista, type “cmd” in the Start Search box. This will open up the DOS prompt.
Create a test file by entering this command at the DOS prompt (without quotes): “dir > file.txt.”
Type the following command: “ftp [server name].” The server name should be the server or computer you are trying to connect to. For example, “ftp ftp.Microsoft.com.”
Enter your username/login and password when prompted.
Enter the following command: “put file.txt.” If your FTP connection has no errors, you will see a message that confirms that you are logged in.
Type “quit, to exit the FTP session.
Open the test file you created by typing: “edit file.txt.” The test file will show you the nature of any errors. The error may be at your end or on the server side.
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