Using HomeSite
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Chapter 1 : Installing and Configuring HomeSite
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Connecting to Remote Servers
You will need specific information about a remote server to connect to it, such as host name and user access requirements. If you do not have this information, you will need to get it from the owner of that server, whether it is your IT group, an ISP, or another provider.
The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is the standard for moving files between nodes on the Internet. All Web servers support FTP and HomeSite provides an interface for connecting to an FTP server.
When the connection has been established, you can access files on remote servers and maintain Web sites located anywhere on the Internet.
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To connect to an FTP server:
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- Locate Allaire FTP & RDS on either the Universal Files tab (use the Drive List) or the Windows Explorer.
- Right-click Allaire FTP & RDS and choose Add FTP Server to see the Configure FTP Server dialog box.
- Enter the following information for the server you want to connect to:
- Description -- A descriptive name that will be displayed in the Universal Files tab and in Windows Explorer.
- Host Name -- The server's domain name, such as
allaire.com
, or an IP address. Servers that include ftp
as part of the domain name require that you enter the complete name, such as ftp.somesite.com.
- Initial Directory -- This entry is optional for accounts that default to the root directory of the FTP server, but is required if the account specifies an initial directory.
- Relative from server-assigned directory -- Check the box to specify whether the initial directory should be set from the server-assigned user directory or from the server root.
- Username -- The login name for the account used to access the remote server or "anonymous" for anonymous FTP servers. You will be prompted for a username at login if this field is left blank.
- Password -- The password for the account used to access the remote server. You will be prompted for a password at login if this field is left blank.
- Root URL -- Enter the http:// address of the site. This entry allows you to browse files that were opened from the remote server, edited, and saved.
- Remote Port -- The port used by the FTP server. Use the default 21 unless another is specified by the server administrator or internet service provider.
- Request Timeout -- Set a value for the amount of time HomeSite waits for a server connection to complete.
- Assume UTC file times -- Check this box if you see incorrect date/time information for files on the FTP server. It adjust for servers that use the Universal Coordinated Time format.
- Disable passive mode -- Check this box if the server does not use passive connections.
- Click OK to close the dialog box and connect to the server.
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FTP server connection requirements vary greatly. The instructions
above work in the majority of cases.
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Managing remote servers
You can easily change server configurations as needed.
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To view and edit the configuration for a remote server:
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- Right-click the server in the Allaire FTP & RDS list and choose Properties from the menu.
- Make any changes necessary to the Configure FTP Server options and click OK.
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To delete a remote server:
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- Right-click the server in the Allaire FTP & RDS list and choose Delete Server from the menu.
- Click Yes when you are asked to confirm that you want to delete the server.
The remote server is removed from the Allaire FTP & RDS list.
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