Monthly Archives: May 2011
How to manage files via File Manager
Using the File Manager also known as Online File Manager via your control panel is very easy to do and requires only logging into your VistaPanel.
Accessing File Manager
- Login to your website control panel
- Click Online File Manager under File Management
Uploading Files via File Manager
- Open the directory you want to upload data into by clicking its name (eg. htdocs)
- Select Upload from the Actions menu
- Under Files on the left click the Choose… button
- Find the file you want to upload from the popup on your computer
- Click OK or Open
- Repeat 3~5 as needed
- Click the green checkmark
That is how you upload files via File Manager.
Upload Multiple Files via File Manager
- Open the directory you want to upload data into by clicking its name
- Select Uploadfrom the Actions menu
- Under Archives on the right click the Choose… button
- Find the archive (eg. ZIP, TAR.GZ, TGZ, GZ) you wish to upload from the popup on your computer
- Click OK or Open
- Click the green checkmark
This will upload the archive and automatically extract its content in the defined location.
Removing Files via File Manager
- Open the directory you want to remove files from
- Click the small checkbox next to each file you want to remove
- Select Delete from the Actions menu
Changing File/Directory Permissions
- Click the small checkbox next to each file/directory you want to CHMOD
- Select CHMOD from the Actions menu
- Use Set All Permissions to set the same permissions for every directory/file OR individually set the permissions on a file by file, directory by directory basis using the checkboxes
- Click the green checkmark
Remember to never CHMOD below 6XX or you will encounter issues.
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How to manage files via FTP
To use FTP to manage files you will need three key pieces of information…
- Your Username (eg. user_123456)
- Your Password
- Your FTP Host/Server name (eg. ftp.example.com)
and of course an FTP program
Setting up the Connection
- Open FileZilla
- Open File > Site Manager
- Click New Site
- In Host, type the name of your FTP server (eg. ftp.example.com)
- From the Logontype dropdown select Normal
- In User, type your username (eg. user_123456)
- In Password, type your password
- Click OK
You have now just saved your connection information in FileZilla, if you want you can open Site Manager again and click on New Site under Select Entry to change the name from New Site to something meaningful like, you.example.com or example.com or anything that will remind you of what account it connects.
Transferring Files
- Open FileZilla
- Open File > Site Manager
- Click the site you want to connect to under Select Entry
- Click Connect
You should now be connected to your FTP account and see your files on the right and on the left, are files on your computer.
Using these two views you can upload and download by drag and drop by selecting files you want to upload from the left and dragging them to the right and vice-versa for files you want to download.
For files you want to appear on your website, make sure you always upload into the docroot which can be public_html, www or htdocs.
Keep in mind, if you have multiple sites on your account such as sub-domains or domains, you should always upload into the appropriate location for those sub-domains or domains (eg. /example.com/htdocs or /example.com)
Removing Files
- Right-click on the files/directories you want to remove
- Select Delete
Changing File/Directory Permissions
- Right-click on the file/directory
- Select File Permissions…
- Using the checkboxes set your new permissions
- Click OK
Remember, never go below 6XX or you may have issues.
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How to take and restore file backups
Creating a Backup
Assuming you have setup an FTP client, the best way to create a file backup is to download the contents of your HTDOCS folder(s) into a safe location.
In most clients this operation can be done via drag-and-drop as you drag the contents you want to backup from the remote server side of the screen to the local computer side.
It is recommended to do this at least once per month and to store this backup on a removable drive such as a flash drive or CD and keep it safe.
Restoring a Backup
Again assuming you have an FTP client setup and also assuming you have taken time to backup your files and folders, restoring data is as simple as re-uploading the backup files/folders.
For information on setting up and FTP client and uploading please read File Management via FTP
How to take and restore database backups
Creating Backups
It is HIGHLY recommended that you take backups of your database at least once per month in the event you need to restore data contained in the backup.
Assuming you have accessed phpMyAdmin and are on the database you want to backup…
- Click Export at the top
- Check the box next to Save as File
- Type in a filename for the backup such as the database name and date
- Next to Compression choose Zipped
- Click Go
You should then be prompted to save a file as a download, this is your database backup, click OK or Accept and save it to your computer.
Restoring Backups
Taking a backup is important because at some point you will need to restore from one be it bad updates of your script or otherwise.
Assuming you have your backup file and are in the database you have accessed the database you need to restore your backup into…
- Click Import at the top
- Click Choose.. and find the backup file on your computer
- Click Go
You should now be in the process of restoring your backup, keep in mind the more data involved, the longer the process takes.
Managing Database Data with phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin is a de facto standard for administrating databases in an easy point-n-click manner.
Making and Removing Databases
Databases are the engines behind many scripts, they store the account information, the content and much more.
Managing DNS Records
Using Subdomains
Subdomains are easy ways to expand your site into various sections or sub-sites, for instance you can have forums.example.com for your forums for easy and direct access.
