Q: How
can I allow anonymous FTP file uploads such as an Incoming Directory?
A: Incoming directories are only
possible on the virtual server 250 meg or above. For free upgrade
instructions, please contact RSH Web Services.
To create incoming directories on your virtual server, create a directory
under the ftp/pub directory. Then, create an empty file within the directory
called ".incoming" . Your virtual server will take care of the rest
to make it an incoming directory.
TIP: You can easily create a blank file via Telnet or SSH by typing:
touch .incoming
Q: How
do I use FTP to publish my web site?
A: File Transfer Protocol, more
commonly known on the 'Net as FTP, is the standard method of uploading
(sending) and downloading (retrieving) files from remote computer systems,
such as a Virtual Server.
The most common use of FTP for Virtual Servers clients is to transfer Web
pages they've created on their local machine up to their Web server.
Additionally, many of your Virtual Server's configuration files can be
downloaded from your Server, edited on your local PC, and then uploaded again
to your Virtual Server. Many users find this method easier than trying to edit
the configuration files on the remote system.
For more information on FTP, be sure to check out the FTP
Section of our Web Site. It's very easy to understand, and it will help
you become very comfortable using FTP, even on your first day!
Q: What
mode do I use for uploading my files to my Virtual Server via FTP?
A: FTP
Transfer Modes: Before you transfer any information to your server, you
should understand the FTP really has two transfer modes: ASCII and Binary.
ASCII mode is for transferring text files to your Virtual Server, such as Web
pages, or CGI and Perl scripts. Binary mode is for transferring binary files,
such as graphics, executable programs, or zip files. Most good FTP clients can
tell what type of file you're trying to transfer and switch modes
automatically, but if yours does not, or if it's not set up to do so, be sure
you're aware of these two modes in case you experience problems accessing
information you transferred to or from your Virtual Server.
File Extension FTP File
Type:
Q:
How can I allow anonymous FTP file
uploads such as an Incoming Directory?
A: Incoming FTP directories are now
created in a new way. Here's what to do.
Create a directory under the ftp/pub directory. Then, put an empty file in
there called ".incoming" . Your virtual server will take care of the
rest to make it an incoming directory.
Warning:
Whether you use FTP, Publish, Import or whatever means to "upload"
your web pages, DO NOT upload any hidden files that Front Pages uses,
i.e. ._vti ._hidden ._private
You will not see these files with Front Page because there "hidden"
files, but with any FTP program you will!
This will corrupt the servers Front Page Extensions possible causing the
Server to crash.
To be safe only upload your .html .htm or image files only!