RSH Web Services Virtual Private Server's (VPS)

• How can I allow anonymous FTP file uploads such as an Incoming Directory?
• How do I use FTP to publish my web site?
• What mode do I use for uploading my files to my Virtual Private Server via FTP?
• How can I allow anonymous FTP file uploads such as an Incoming Directory?
• Warnings when using FTP and Front Page!

Q: How can I allow anonymous FTP file uploads such as an Incoming Directory?
A: To create incoming directories on your Virtual Private Server, create a directory under the ftp/pub directory. Then, create an empty file within the directory called ".incoming" . Your Virtual Private Server will take care of the rest to make it an incoming directory.
TIP: You can easily create a blank file via SSH by typing:
touch .incoming

Q: How do I use FTP to publish my web site?
A:  File Transfer Protocol, more commonly known on the 'Net as FTP, is the standard method of uploading (sending) and downloading (retrieving) files from remote computer systems, such as a Virtual Private Server.
The most common use of FTP for Virtual Private Servers clients is to transfer Web pages they've created on their local machine up to their Web server. Additionally, many of your Virtual Private Server's configuration files can be downloaded from your Server, edited on your local PC, and then uploaded again to your Virtual Private Server. Many users find this method easier than trying to edit the configuration files on the remote system.
For more information on FTP, be sure to check out the FTP Section of our Web Site. It's very easy to understand, and it will help you become very comfortable using FTP, even on your first day!

Q: What mode do I use for uploading my files to my Virtual Private Server via FTP?
A: FTP Transfer Modes: Before you transfer any information to your server, you should understand the FTP really has two transfer modes: ASCII and Binary. ASCII mode is for transferring text files to your Virtual Private Server, such as Web pages, or CGI and Perl scripts. Binary mode is for transferring binary files, such as graphics, executable programs, or zip files. Most good FTP clients can tell what type of file you're trying to transfer and switch modes automatically, but if yours does not, or if it's not set up to do so, be sure you're aware of these two modes in case you experience problems accessing information you transferred to or from your Virtual Private Server.

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Q:How can I allow anonymous FTP file uploads such as an Incoming Directory?
A: Incoming FTP directories are now created in a new way. Here's what to do.
Create a directory under the ftp/pub directory. Then, put an empty file in there called ".incoming" . Your Virtual Private Server will take care of the rest to make it an incoming directory.

Warning:
Whether you use FTP, Publish, Import or whatever means to "upload" your web pages, DO NOT upload any hidden files that Front Pages uses,  i.e.  ._vti  ._hidden  ._private
You will not see these files with Front Page because there "hidden" files, but with any FTP program you will!
This will corrupt the servers Front Page Extensions possible causing the Server to crash.
To be safe only upload your .html .htm or image files only!

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