FTP Overview

File Transfer Protocol allows two computers to transfer files over a TCP/IP network such as the internet. As well as being able to download files, FTP clients can also upload files to a server using a Web Browser. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson When accessing files over FTP through a browser…

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Securing Web Sites

Web Site security is configured through the Directory Security tab from the Web Site or Web Sites Folder properties To configure security right-click on the Web Site. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Select Properties. Select Directory Security. From the Directory Security Tab options such as Anonymous Access and domain name restrictions…

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Creating a new Website in IIS

When creating a website, a good idea is to place all the files in an easy to find location such as the root of the drive. All Web site files are placed inside a folder. This folder is known as the home folder. The index page (normally the first page that is opened) is known as…

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Installing IIS

Internet Information Services is not installed by default on a Windows Server 2003 machine. IIS can be installed by using the Add/Remove Components Wizard. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To install IIS the Add/Remove Programs Wizard is used. Click on Start. Select Control Panel. Select Add/Remove Programs. Select Add/Remove Windows Components.…

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Introduction to IIS v6

Windows Server 2003 ships with Internet Information Services (IIS) v6 which allows you host Web Services such as HTTP (Hypertext Transport Protocol) and FTP (File Transfer Protocol). In short, IIS allows a Windows Server 2003 machine to host Websites, FTP Sites and Web Applications written with the Microsoft .NET framework. Use the buttons below to…

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