2. WHAT IS WEB HOSTING
• Web hosting is a necessity for any website.
• Web hosting is an online service that enables you to publish your website or web application
on the internet
• When you sign up for a hosting service, you basically rent some space on a server on which
you can store all the files and data necessary for your website to work properly.
• A Server is a physical computer that suns without any interruption so that your website is
available all the time for anyone who wants to see it.
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5. How to upload files using File Manager
To upload a file in File Manager:
1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the Files section, click File Manager.
6. 3. In the upper right-hand corner, click on Settings.
4. Select Web Root and Show Hidden Files (dotfiles), then click Save
7. Web Root will take you directly to the folder in your hosting account that is visible to
the world wide web.
This is typically the public_html or www folder and is where your website files will
need to reside.
5. Locate and click the folder where you'd like to upload files.
6. Once inside the folder, click on Upload located at the top toolbar
8. 7. Click Select File (some web browsers will have Choose File instead).
9. 8. Select the file you wish to upload from your computer, then click
the Open button to initiate the uploading process.
10. 9. You may select additional files while the upload is in progress.
Note: There is a 500 MB upload limit through File Manager. If you need to upload a
larger file, please use FTP.
11. 10. The uploaded file should now show in your folder.
After uploading files to your server, you may wish to share them over the internet.
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13. FTP
• FTP stands for File transfer protocol.
• FTP is a standard internet protocol provided by TCP/IP used for transmitting the files from
one host to another.
• It is mainly used for transferring the web page files from their creator to the computer that
acts as a server for other computers on the internet.
• It is also used for downloading the files to computer from other servers.
14. The basic model of the FTP. The FTP client has three components: the user
interface, control process, and data transfer process. The server has two
components: the server control process and the server data transfer process.
15. STEPS OF UPLODING WEBSITE USING FTP
STEP 1
Create a new connection: When you start your FTP client, you'll need to
create a new connection profile. This will save your connection information,
allowing you to quickly reconnect in the future.
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STEP 2
Enter your connection's information: Type in the FTP address your user
name, and your password (if required). Most FTP servers run on port 21, so
you won't have to change this value unless specified by the server.
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STEP 3
Connect to the FTP server: Once you've entered in all of your
information, you can connect to the FTP server by clicking the Connect or
Save button. You'll see the connection log in the status section of the client as
your computer contacts and connects to the server.
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STEP 4
Navigate to the folder you are allowed to upload to: Many FTP
servers restrict uploads from users to specific folders. Refer to your FTP
server's documentation to see what folder you have permission to upload to.
Use the right panel to navigate through the FTP's folders.
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STEP 5
Use the left panel to navigate to your files: Typically speaking, the
left panel in the FTP client shows your local computer's directories. You can
navigate through the folders here to find the files you want to upload.
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STEP 6
Start uploading the files: Either double-click a file to begin uploading it,
or drag it from the left panel to the right panel.
21. ADVANTAGES USING FTP
FTP can be used numerous amounts of time {Unlimited}
FTP can be used any time of the day
Files can be transferred without any hassle
No limit as to how many files or folders can be transferred
Any type of file or folder can be transferred
Easy to install on machine
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23. oAdobe Dreamweaver is a software
for designing web pages.
oThese HTML web pages are fully
featured.
oThis software provides a
WYSIWYG i.e., What You See Is
What You Get interface for creating
and editing the web pages.
o The Adobe Dreamweaver software
supports many markup languages
like HTML, XML, CSS, and
JavaScript.
DREAMWEAVER
24. STEPS OF UPLODING WEBSITE USING DREAMWEAVER
STEP 1 Start your Dreamweaver program
STEP 2 First you need to set up your local
site. From the menu choose Site ->
New site.
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STEP 3 When you are ready with the Site setup, please choose the Servers set of options from
the left pane and click on the + button
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STEP 4 From the Server Model drop-down menu select the PHP MySQL option, then click
on the Save button. When you return to the previous screen, make sure to check
the Testing checkbox.
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STEP 5 Once you are ready, please click the Save button, and your new site will be
saved in the Dreamweaver program.
STEP 6 To view your new site files, connect to the server, upload files, etc, you
need to open the Files panel.
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STEP 7 To manage files directly on the server or download them on your computer you need to
switch to Remote server in your Dreamweaver panel.
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30. Notepad++ is an editing program that can be used to connect to your hosting
account via FTP, and make modifications.
NOTEPAD++
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STEP 1 Open Notepad++.
STEP 2 In the top menu, click Plugins -> NppFTP -
> Show NppFTP Window.
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STEP 3 The NppFTP window will now be displayed. Click
the Settings button, then click the Profile Settings option.
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STEP 4 In the Profile Settings window, click Add new.
STEP 5 In the Adding profile menu, enter a name for
this FTP connection and click the OK button.
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STEP 6 Now enter your FTP information, you will need to enter your
specific credentials. Below is an example of the settings.
After entering your settings, click the Close button.
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STEP 7 Your settings are now saved, click the
Connect button, and click your new
connection to open it.
You will then see your files / folders
listed, you can click them to navigate. If
you double click a file it will open and
allow you to view / edit the text or code.
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37. Web hosting is the backbone behind your business’s online success because it
allows prospects, clients, and other organizations worldwide access to your
site. Before settling for a specific hosting service provider, do your due
diligence to determine if that host will be able to meet your business needs and
goals. This article outlines key considerations when choosing a hosting
service.
WEB HOSTING CONSIDERATIONS
