Working with Files on Remote Servers

Working with directories and files on remote servers is virtually identical to working with them on local or network drives. The primary difference is that you need to establish a connection to a remote server before you can work with its files.

The Allaire FTP & RDS feature lets you work with files on configured remote servers (see Connecting to an FTP Server). In HomeSite, you use Allaire FTP & RDS to add FTP servers. RDS access to servers is only available in ColdFusion Studio and JRun Studio.

If you set the Drive list to My Computer, you can easily access all your drives, plus Allaire FTP & RDS servers, in the Directory list as shown in the illustration below.

The procedures for working with remote servers can be performed from either the Files tab or from Windows Explorer. When you save files, changes are saved to the remote server.

If you do need server access, you can clear the Options > Settings > File Settings > Enable Explorer shell integration option.

Using HomeSite
Chapter 3 Managing Files