How
do I set permissions in FrontPage 98?
Frontpage allows users to determine what kind of access
outsiders have in their web. To set to permissions, right
click the specific folder in the "All Folders" window (left
side of the screen) and then click on properties. The properties
box will have three check boxes on the bottom. They each perform
the following functions:
 Allow
programs to be run- This permits .exe and .dll files to
be run within the directory.
Allow scripts to be run- This permits scripts
written in ASP and PerlScript to be run. Otherwise your ASP
pages will be non-functional.
Allow files to be browsed- If this is not checked
off, then web browsers do not have access to view the contents
of that directory. For example, if your "Database" directory
contains your company's main database, it would be wise to
leave this unchecked. Otherwise someone may be able to download
your company's entire database right from the web- not a very
enticing idea.
What
FTP host name do I use to access my web site(s)?
To update your web pages, FTP into ftp.yourdomain.com using
your the USERID and PASSWORD provided on your account order
form. Prior to domain registration (or transfer) you will
need to use the IP address as the FTP hostname. (i.e. 207.xxx.xxx.xxx
vs. ftp.yourdomain.com) The IP address associated
with your domain is also included in the activation notice,
so you may start uploading the second your site is ready,
even before the domain name is.
Once your domain has been processed, make sure that all links
use the domain rather than the IP address. Using relative
paths rather than absolute eliminate any need to modify your
links.
Absolute link forces a search through entire Web:
<a href="http://www.youdomain.com/default.htm">
Relative link keeps the search inside your own site:
<a href="default.htm">
Can
hostsiam restore my file(s) from backup?
If your account is active and you need a file or multiple
files restored from backup, please send email to support@hostsiam.com with the following
information:
- domain name
- date to base file restoration (our tapes go back a week
or more- specify "CURRENT" if the most recent copies are
needed)
- specify directory, file name(s) or "ALL"
* Please note that there is a minimum $25 restoration fee.
*
How
do I implement secure transactions?
Plans from ASP 2 and above support SSL (Secure socket layer)
secure transactions using our certificate. This method allows
for secure, encrypted communication between the user's web
browser and your web site. SSL requires that a secure host
have a "certificate" signed by a company called a Certificate
Authority. If you do not get your own certificate, some browsers
will complain about the certificate not belonging to the website.
If you will be requesting your own certificate at http://www.verisign.com/
or http://www.thawte.com/ , you will need
at least a Plan 2 account. Make sure you contact us before
you order your certificate as certificates are server dependent
and we will need to give you some information in order for
you to complete the order.
To use SSL just call your page with https:// instead
of http://
What
type of SSL encryption is used?
hostsiam provides domains that it hosts with a 512-bit RSA
encrypted key and a secure socket layer (SSL) certificate
signed by Verisign. The SSL is RSA-encryption based. Our secure
server software is Internet Information Server.
Can
I password protect directories?
Yes, there are a few ways of doing this. A common way is
obtaining and installing a copy of NTPASS at http://www.michianatoday.com/ivanh/
. Also, FrontPage allows you to set permissions for subwebs;
unless the username and password are already in our system
(as a POP3 account, separate site account), you will need
to notify us so we may create the new user. Otherwise, you
will need to use a custom ASP script. We would recommend getting
ASPLogin (it's free and brings documentation) http://www.oceantek.com/asplogin/.
If you need some type of custom request, please contact us
at support@hostsiam.com .
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