Tech Guides :: Web Publishing :: Publishing
Transfer Web Page Files to Web Server
Before publishing web pages to the sorrel web server, you must first activate your account.
To transfer or publish web page files from your desktop to the HSU web server sorrel, use an SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) software package. HTML files will be transferred as ASCII or text, and pictures and graphics will be transferred as Binary or Raw Data.
SSH Secure Shell for Windows
SSH Secure Shell is a program that provides for secure network services over an insecure network. SSH Secure Shell replaces other, insecure terminal applications, such as Telnet and FTP. It facilitates a secure login to remote host computers. A secure login enables safe command execution on a remote computer and provides secure encrypted and authenticated network communication.
From an Internet browser, download SSH/SFTP and install the software on your personal computer.
SSH/SFTP Setup - Use the following directions to transfer files using the SSH client:
- Select Quick Connect on the tool bar.
- Host Name: sorrel.humboldt.edu
- User Name: Your HSU User Name (i.e. abc123)
- Select Connect
- Password: Your HSU User Name Password
Fugu for Macintosh
Fugu is a graphical frontend to the command line Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) application. SFTP is similar to FTP, except with SFTP the entire session is encrypted providing a more secure connection.
- Connect to Server: sorrel.humboldt.edu
- Username: Your HSU User Name (i.e. abc123)
- Password: Your HSU User Name Password
- Directory: public_html
Download FUGU, and then download instructions for setting up and using the application.
Dreamweaver 4 and earlier
Dreamweaver 4 lets you create a secure tunnel using an SFTP connection. To enable SFTP in Dreamweaver follow the directions provided on the Macromedia website accessible from the links below.
Dreamweaver MX 2004
In order to use Dreamweaver's upload feature efficiently, modifications must be made to the default permissions assigned to your sorrel account. You must have downloaded and installed SSH before following these instructions:
- Start SSH and connect to sorrel. Use your editor of choice to edit the file .cshrc as shown in step 3, or follow the remaining steps in order.
- At the command prompt type pico .cshrc and press [Enter].
- Navigate to the bottom of the file. Type a new line containing:
source /etc/cshrc.dreamweaver - Save the file and close Pico by pressing [Ctrl-X], Y and [Enter].
Be sure to check the Use Secure FTP box in the Remote Info section of the Site Management dialog within Dreamweaver. With these changes in place, Dreamweaver MX 2004 facilitates publishing your web site using a secure FTP connection (SFTP).
For more information visit the Macromedia website.
