1. Check for your web space on UTD server at URL: http://www.utdallas.edu/~yourid . You should get an "Page Error" because you have not set up your www directory on the UTD server yet.
2. Use SSH (or secure shell - this application takes the place of telnet) to log onto the UTD server. See http://www.utdallas.edu/ir/tcs/techsupp/ssh.htm for more information on SSH and software required (downloads link at bottom of page). I will use PuTTY as an example for SSH connection. You will also need an FTP program. I will be using WinSCP 3.8.2 which has a link from http://www.utdallas.edu/ir/tcs/techsupp/ssh.htm - I suggest you download this application also.
3. From PuTTY window (see example below) input apache.utdallas.edu as the Host Name and click the SSH Protocol. I suggest you put UTD in the Saved Sessions window and click Save to save this setup for future use. Click the Open button at bottom of screen to connect.
4. Log on the the apache by entering your NetID and Password
5. Enter the following commands at the UNIX prompt (note: UNIX commands ARE case sensitive). Press the ENTER key after each line:
mkdir public_html6. Check for your web space again on UTD server at URL: http://www.utdallas.edu/~yourid . You should now get a listing of your www directory (there are no files there at this time). You are now ready to FTP your web files to your server directory. See link below for instructions.
(note: if you get an error message stating public_html directory already exists, continue with commands below).chmod 755 public_html
chmod o+x $HOME
logout
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