FTP to WebDAV
To those who used FTP to access files on www.esf.edu, cww.esf.edu and campus.esf.edu:
ESF upgraded from FTP to WebDAV
There is an important change to the way you move files back and forth between your computer and three ESF web servers: www.esf.edu, cww.esf.edu & campus.esf.edu. FTP has been replaced with a more secure and flexible technology called WebDAV.
What will you need to do?
It depends. WebDAV is built into Windows XP and 2000, as well as Mac OSX 10.4 (Tiger). It is also a part of the latest versions of GoLive, Dreamweaver and FrontPage. You may simply need to modify a web-publishing setting and/or learn a new and very simple set of menu choices and mouse clicks. However, users of older operating systems or web applications may need to make a more substantial upgrade. Learn more using the menu above.
New connection/configuration info
By whatever method you use (see menu above), you must change how you specify the server you access to the following form:
https://wwwpublish.esf.edu,
https://cwwpublish.esf.edu or
https://campuspublish.esf.edu
Note the use of "https://" instead of http:// and the addition of "publish" to each server's address (bold NOT needed)
What help will you get?
Everyone seeking support will be expected to have first sought needed info on this website. Supporting you in the transition after that date will be the top priority of the Office the Web Coordinator. If necessary, the Web Coordinator will transfer files for you until you implement the WebDAV solution that's right for you. All who seek support will be expected to have done as much as they can on their own using information provided in this website.
Any questions?
Future email communications will announce updates to this website and provide other related reminders and notices. The Web Coordinator is available to help you with the switch. If you cannot find the information you need on the pages of this site, call (4858), email (potteson@esf.edu) or drop by (123 Bray).
What is WebDAV?
WebDAV (Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning) is a computer-to-computer communications protocol that allows users to access and edit files on a remote web server without first needing to download them to their local computer. In other words, WebDAV allows your computer to access a remote Web server as though it were actually part of your local computer or network. WebDAV will also let you operate just as you did with FTP to keep and edit files on your own computer. For a detailed, technical look at WebDAV, visit www.webdav.org.
SITE UPDATED 8/16/06
