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Part Two FTP Basics
File Transfer Protocol, better known as FTP, is a procedure
used to upload and download files to and from your web server.
In order to use FTP, you'll need to download and install a software
program on your computer. The most widely used FTP program is
WS FTP Pro. You can find it here: http://www.wsftp.com
When you first launch the FTP program, a startup screen will
appear. This screen will enable you to add your website information
and allow the program to connect with your server. You simply
fill in the information where indicated with the following information:
Profile Name - This name will be added to the selection
list of profile names. Select your profile name according to
your domain. For example, if your domain name were smiths.com,
your profile name might be Smiths.
Host Name/Address - Your domain name address. Example
- www.smiths.com
Host Type - The type of server in which your website
is hosted. The standard is Unix.
User ID - Your hosting User ID. Example - smiths.
Password - Your hosting password.
Depending on which FTP client you use, the names may be slightly
different.
Once the FTP program has connected with your server, you will
see the files on your computer in the left window and the files
on your server will be displayed in the right window.
Transferring Files
To maneuver through your folders, simply double click on them.
To transfer your files, either double click on the file or highlight
it and then click on the transfer files arrow.
To select more than one file at a time, click on each file you'd
like to transfer while holding down the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
Keep in mind, all of the files you select must be uploaded in
the same mode. In other words, you could upload all of your
HTML files at the same time, or all of your images.
If all of the files you'd like to upload are all together, you
can click on the first file while holding down your Shift key
and use the down arrow on your keyboard to highlight all of
your files.
Files such as text, HTML, and most scripts should be uploaded
to your server in ASCII mode. Any file that isn't ASCII text,
such as programs (EXE, ZIP), graphics, ebooks, sounds (WAV,
MID) and movies should be uploaded to your server in Binary
mode.
File Permissions
When using scripts on your website, you will be required to
set file permissions in order for your scripts to run properly
on a Unix server. The most common setting for CGI/Perl scripts
is 755. When working with scripts, you may receive an Internal
Server Error when you try to run it. Many times, this error
is caused by improperly set file permissions.
Permissions:
Read - 4 - r
Write - 2 - w
Execute - 1 - x
None - 0 - -
Read permissions are enabled with the number 4 or the letter
r.
Write permissions are enabled with the number 2 or the letter
w.
Execute permissions are enabled with the number 1 or the letter
x.
No permissions are enabled with the number 0 or a dash.
Each of these permissions will be set for each of the following:
Owner
Group
Other
To give you a better idea of how permissions are set, below
is an example of a script that requires the permissions to be
set to 755 -- it breaks down like this:
7 - Represents the permissions for the Owner (you). The owner
has been given Read, Write and Execute permissions. 4+2+1=7.
This can also be written like this: rwx
5 - Represents the permissions for the Group (individuals with
access to your server). The Group has been given Read and Execute
permissions. 4+1=5. This can also be written like this: rx
5 - Represents the permissions for the Others (website visitors).
The Others have been given Read and Execute permissions. 4+1=5.
This can also be written like this: rx
755 is equal to rwxrxrx
Changing File Permissions with Your FTP program:
If you would like to set your file permissions through your
FTP program, you can do so like this:
1. Log into your server and locate the directory that contains
your file.
2. Highlight the file that you would like to change permissions.
3. Place your mouse pointer over the file and right click to
launch a menu.
4. Click on "chmod (UNIX) to launch the "permissions" window.
5. Set your permissions and click on OK.
In addition to setting permissions with your FTP program, most
web hosts will enable you to set permissions through your web
page management system.
If you're managing your own website, having a good FTP program
is an absolute must. Not only will it provide you with some
independence, but it will also enable you to have complete control
over your files.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery
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