Problems with uploading?

As an alternative to the instructions for uploading cas given in assignment 1 you can use the following steps as well (see assignment 2 for a detailed step by step description with pictures):

(1) Start your FTP program – as an alternative to WS_FTP another FTP client called FTP Explorer, is available in your CD download folder (unzip ftpexplorer.zip and run setup.exe). Configure FTP Explorer to access an FTP server with the URL osprey.unisa.ac.za and a login toby and password science. Connect to the site.

(2) NB: There is now only one set (not two) of student surname folder - this means that you must use the same folder for your personal.doc and your assignment2.htm. Once a connection is established you will notice there are a number of directories displayed – one of these will be the same as your surname – select the one that corresponds to your surname and enter it (double-click on it).

(3) You should now see a list of all the files in the directory – currently there will only be a single file in the directory called ‘index.html’, and possibly a single subdirectory called ‘images’.

(4) You can now UPLOAD (i.e. use the up-arrow on FTPExplorer) your ‘page1.htm’ and the graphics files that this page incorporates to your directory on the remote Website. Select your own files by browsing to the directory that contains them on your computer and then select them by single-clicking on them – you can select more than one file by holding down the control key whilst you click on the file. Use ‘OK’ after you have selected your file(s). FTPExplorer should show you the progress whilst it is uploading the file(s), and should then display a new directory listing that shows all the files that you have uploaded.

(5) Your files are now accessible to anyone with a browser and an Internet connection.
The URL that you should use is
htpp://osprey.unisa.ac.za/toby/yoursurname/filename.htm
Substitute "yoursurname" with your own surname (all lower-case and no spaces!), and "filename.htm" with whatever your file is called.

If you are connecting from work it is possible that your work firewall may prevent you from accessing ftp sites on port 21. Then you will have to ftp from a home computer.

I can't find my Surname on the surname directory.

ok Winzor but what is your surname?
TvD

ok it is motalaote
Your folder is now there
TvD

Hi TvD

I did upload my file but don't think was successful, coz I don't see it on the Index.html directory. What is it that I'm doing wrong?

surname: motalaote

I do not know - I uploaded a file to your folder just now - it works - use FTPExplorer and drag and drop the file into your folder - ut is that easy...

Hi TvD,

I did see the file you uploaded and tried again uploading my file, but still can't upload. I receive an error message saying access denied, I've also attached the whole report.

Connecting to: Certificate Course
Resolving host name osprey.unisa.ac.za
Connecting to host (163.200.10.51)
< 220 (vsFTPd 2.0.1)
Connected to: Certificate Course
> USER toby
< 331 Please specify the password.
> PASS *****
< 230 Login successful.
> SYST
< 215 UNIX Type: L8
> PWD
< 257 "/"
> SYST
< 215 UNIX Type: L8
> TYPE A
< 200 Switching to ASCII mode.
> PORT 192,168,0,60,4,230
< 200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV.
> LIST
< 150 Here comes the directory listing.
< 226 Directory send OK.
> SYST
< 215 UNIX Type: L8
> CWD /motalaote/
< 250 Directory successfully changed.
> TYPE A
< 200 Switching to ASCII mode.
> PORT 192,168,0,60,4,231
< 200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV.
> LIST
< 150 Here comes the directory listing.
< 226 Directory send OK.
> TYPE I
< 200 Switching to Binary mode.
> PORT 192,168,0,60,4,232
< 200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV.
> STOR personal.doc
< 550 Access is denied.
> SYST
< 215 UNIX Type: L8
> TYPE A
< 200 Switching to ASCII mode.
> PORT 192,168,0,60,4,233
< 200 PORT command successful. Consider using PASV.
> LIST
< 150 Here comes the directory listing.
< 226 Directory send OK.
> NOOP

ok I have changed permissions - try again
if it still does not work send the personal.doc to Christa as an email attachment while I try to figure out what is happening...

I see there is still no personal.doc in your folder - are you still having problems?

I can't find my surname folder 'de wet' either

dewet folder is now there
TvD

Hi,

I would just like to confirm exactly which CSS excercises are due for Friday?

Thanks
Amelia

See the answer in the other post please - only A01 to A03 need to handed in

Hi

Please help.
I can't find my surname folder.
My surname is Linington.

Folder linington is now ready for you...

Thanks

Hi!
Get problem with uploding. I can't get conetcted to unisa.

Hi!
Get problem with uploding. I can't get connected to Unisa.

Hi!
Get problem with uploading. I can't get connected to Unisa.

Please give more details:
Are you connecting from home or work?
What is the error message that you get when you connect?
Which FTP client are you using?
TvD

Having the same problem with connection. Toby please help.

I'm trying to connect from work get the following error message "Connecting to: Certificate Course
Connection Established
Error connecting to: Certificate Course"

I'm using the FTP Explorer client.

Hi TvD

Am getting the same error message as Mads. Can't seem to connect. I have tried both FTP Explorer and WS_FTP. Am using a computer at work.

Moddie

You will have to find a home computer somewhere that you can use for uploads
Meanwhile send A01 as an email attachmnet and explain that you are still battling with the FTP
TvD

Hi,

I've managed to get our server guys to give me the necessary access and was able to upload my personal file.

Thanks for all the help.

enjoy the weekend

Hi,

Please assist I got an Email from Christa this morning saying that a folder with my surname would appear, but its still not there.

nadine.tuneeko@bcx.com.na
09264 61 2040124 (office)
09264 812413987 (mobile)

ok I have added folders for tuneeko, paulsen, smit, meyer and du preez
TvD

Hi - Me again...

I'm trying to load assignment 2, but the FTP software connects to the server, verifies the password, says 'here comes the directory listing' and that's as far as it goes... I don't get any further directories...

Is there a server problem? Or is it something I'm doing... ? All I'm doing is say connect? I can sometimes force it to CD to /home/toby/ by using the Go To function under Tools, but after that it won't go further...

Please Help!

See you in the surf!
Joanna