File Transfer "Show Me" Files
The File Transfer "show me" files allow you to watch videos that include step by step instructions for uploading and managing files to your Unix account. To use VolSpace or Web Drive you must have a Unix account. SSH may be used with your Unix account or other server accounts (ie: an ISP account). Don't have your Unix account yet? Click here to see how to register!
SSH Secure Shell Client
To access your UT Unix account using SSH, you must have SSH installed on the computer. SSH is already installed in many of the UT labs. Use the host name unix.cas.utk.edu, your Unix username and Unix password to log in.
Download and Install SSH Secure Shell Client. This video demonstrates the download and installation of SSH Secure Shell Client. SSH is free for university non-commercial use (view the license agreement). To download the software, go to ftp://ftp.ssh.com/pub/ssh/ and click on the .exe file. The video for SSHSecureSheelClient uses version 3.2.5. However, the most current version is 3.2.9. The download interface on the new version is exactly the same as version 3.2.5. Play time: 2 min 16 sec.
Using the SSH Secure File Transfer Client - Short Version. This video demostrates how to connect to a remote server, upload and download files and folders, and log out. Play time: 2 min 09 sec.
For those preferring a text reference, a one page pdf file is also available with instructions on downloading and installing SSH and the basics of uploading a file. |
Using the SSH Secure File Transfer Client -Detailed Version. This video demostrates how to connect to a remote server, navigate through directories, upload and download single files and entire folders from the hard drive and a floppy disk, overwrite an existing file, create folders, delete files and folders, rename files and folders, move contents between folders of the remote server, and log out. Play time: 5 min 53 sec.
Customizing the SSH Secure File Transfer Client. This video demonstrates how to create and use a user profile (reduces the amount of typing to access your account), create and access favorite folder locations (reduces navigation), and customize the way content is displayed (details, large icons, small icons, or list format). It also demonstrates how to adjust settings including: changing the host name; changing color settings; deleting and reordering remote and local favorites; changing default permissions for files and folders; adding ascii file extensions such as cgi (improve accuracy of auto select file transfer mode). Finally, changing permissions on an individual folder is demonstrated. Play time: 8 min 26 sec.
Initializing your UNIX Account with SSH. This video demonstrates how to use SSH to complete the initialization of your UNIX account. You will need to do this only if you are experiencing problems trying to upload or download files on your UNIX account. Play time: 6 min 30 sec.
VolSpace
VolSpace may be accessed using an internet connection and browser. No software download is required.
Managing Your Files Using VolSpace. This video demonstrates how to log in to your VolSpace account and navigate in the environment. It explains how to upload, download, and update files. It also covers file organization which includes creating and deleting directories and navigating between those directories. Additionally, it discusses the private and public portions of your site. Play time: 6 min 39 sec.
Posting Your Web Page Files Using VolSpace. This video is a shorter version of the above video and focuses only on the steps needed to navigate and upload files for your web site. Play time: 3 min 47 sec.
Web Drive
To access your UT Unix account using Web Drive, you must currently go to a public computer lab. For a list of the public labs, click here. By default, Web Drive sets permissions on any files or folders uploaded so that the owner is the only one with authorized access. If you upload files to your public_html area you will need to first change the file protection settings to make it accessible from the internet.
Web Drive uses the WebDAV technology. To learn more about WebDAV click here.
Using Web Drive in the Public Labs. This video demonstrates how to use the WebDrive software from the UNIX Homearea desktop icon in the public computer labs. This software allows you to move files back and forth from a local computer or device to your Unix account. Play time: 5 min 17 sec.
There are several benefits to storing your files in your Unix account. You'll have easy access to your files anywhere you have a computer with an online connection and a current browser. You'll reduce the need to carry floppy disks, zip disks, and writeable cd's to back up your files and you'll not have to worry about the file size being too large to fit on your media. Your Unix account will store up to 50 MB and you can purchase additional space as needed. If you are interested in posting a web page or sharing files with others, you must move your files to a server. It is often more efficient to simply post a file in your public space on the server and send people a link to access the file instead of emailing it to everyone who might need it. SSH, VolSpace, and Web Drive provide a quick and easy method to move and manage files in your Unix account.
| There are two ways you can use the videos. First, you can watch them, then later practice these activities within your own account. Alternatively, you can complete the activities while watching the video by using the Pause button on the video player. All videos do have sound so you may need a headset to if viewing in a lab. |
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