Help Desk
SBCEO Network - Website Loading Instructions

Websites are an effective way for schools and teachers to display what they do and communicate it to the Internet community. Web documents are created using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) format. Graphics are created using GIF or JPEG formats. Website development training is available through the SBCEO Instructional Media Services department. Call the Help Desk at 964-4710 extension 5250 for more information.

School site and district office home pages are found in the Schools & Districts button on the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) Network home page (www.sbceo.org). One directory lists school districts in alphabetical order, and another directory lists all schools in alphabetical order. All schools and districts listed, which are underlined and appear in hypertext, are linked to a website.

Once HTML files are completed, the person responsible for the school's website (see reverse side) connects to the SBCEO Network and uploads (file transfer) the HTML and graphics files from his or her computer to the SBCEO server.

 

  • Requirements:
  • Computer with HTML and Graphics Editor software
  • Knowledge of HTML programming
  • SBCEO Network Account (authorized for home page management)
  • File transfer software:
  • PC - WS_FTP
  • Macintosh - FETCH

The basic procedure for uploading a website is outlined below. Detailed instructions are included for Windows and Macintosh platforms.

 

  1. Create your HTML and graphics files on your computer. Test links and layout before uploading your files.

     

  2. Logging in:

    This is normally done when dialing into the SBCEO Network. If you are connected through a LAN (Local Area Network), you will connect to the SBCEO Network web server with your authorized Account Name and Password.

     

  3. Using a file transfer protocol (FTP) client such as WS_FTP or FETCH, transfer (upload) the html and graphic files from your computer to the SBCEO server.

     

  4. Rename the homepage file to Welcome.html

     

  5. The website's address or URL will be http://www.sbceo.org/~websitename. For example, if the website name is "sbschools" the complete URL would be http://www.sbceo.org/~sbschools/. It is necessary to add the "~" (tilde) before the account name. The account name is limited to fifteen characters.


FTP Clients for
Macintosh / Windows


Uploading HTML and Graphic files using WS_FTP (Windows)

You must be authorized by your district or school before uploading files. Your school's account must be activated for home page management by the SBCEO Computer Center. Call 964-4710 ext. 5250 for information.

  • You must have an FTP client such as WS_FTP installed to perform the upload procedure.

 

  1. Create a sub directory on your computer and name it website.
  2. Construct your html and graphics files (GIF or JPG) and save them to your website directory. Note: the homepage file must be named Welcome.html
  3. Once you have a connection to the Internet, open the WS_FTP client. If this is your first time, create an SBCEO entry in WS_FTP as follows:

     

  4. After you've entered your public_html directory you are ready to upload files. The FTP client window will change to the following view.

    5. Select New.
    Type SBCEO in Profile Name
    Type ftp.sbceo.org in Host Name:
    Select Automatic for Host Type.
    Type your account name in User ID:
    Type in your password in Password.
    Click on the Startup tab
    In the Initial Remote Host Directory box, type in public_html
    Click OK
    The program will automatically find your public_html directory

    Local System represents files on your computer. Remote System represents files in your user directory on the SBCEO server.

    WS_FTP will automatically place you in your public_html directory on the webserver. To upload files you will select the file(s) from your computer (left side) and press the -> button.

    The files will begin transferring to the SBCEO server.

    Files can also be transferred from your directory on the server to your computer by selecting the file and then pressing the <- button.

    After you've uploaded all html and graphic files remember to rename the homepage file to Welcome.html by selecting that file, clicking on the Rename button and renaming the file. (this is case sensitve, uppercase W and lowercase elcome.html). The school's URL will be http://www.sbceo.org/~websitename/. You must have the "~" (tilde) before the accountname.

Uploading HTML and Graphic files using Fetch (Macintosh)

You must be authorized by your district or school before uploading files. Your school's account must be activated for homepage management by the SBCEO Computer Center. Call 964-4710 ext. 5250 for information.

  • You must have an FTP client such as Fetch installed to perform the upload procedure.
  1. Create a folder on your computer and name it website.
  2. Construct your html and graphics files (GIF or JPG) and save them to your website folder. Note: the homepage file must be named Welcome.html
  3. Once you have established a connection to the Internet, open Fetch. Fill in the following information to create a New Connection.

    Type in ftp.sbceo.org for Host.

    Type in your account name in User ID.

    Type in your password in Password.

    Enter public_html in Directory.

    Click OK.

    Fetch will automatically find your directory and open a new window which will graphically show files on the server and your computer.

     

  4. Fetch's main window will appear. Select Automatic at the bottom of the window. The files displayed in the large window represent files in your account on the SBCEO server. To upload files to the SBCEO you select Put File.

    When you select Put File Fetch will then display a Window showing the files on your computer.

    You select the file by clicking Open. Fetch will then display the file and you select OK.

    A running dog icon indicates the file is being transferred. When the main window reappears the file transfer is complete.

    Once all of your files are uploaded, rename the homepage file to Welcome.html Rename the file as written, uppercase W and lowercase elcome.html. The URL will be http://www.sbceo.org/~websitename/. You must have the "~" (tilde) before the account name.

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