Information Technology - Core Facility
What is the purpose of each server CF1, CF2, CF5
CF1 is the production machine. Any files placed here should have been previously tested and proofed. CF2 is the test machine where you may test pages before being placed into production. Yes, you may test on a different platform, but the test machine provides an "identical" environment to the production machine. Which means, by placing files on the test machine, once moved into production you have a backup with the exception of the secure pages. There is not a secure server on the test machine. CF5 - This is the Windows Media Server.
My URLs are messed up when moving files from test to prod?
There are two ways to specify a URL, Relative and Absolute Relative is based on referencing a file where it is located in relation to the current file. Absolute is spelling out the entire URL in the link (HREF). Here's an example based on the Production and Test environments using the directory structure described by "What is the Directory Structure"
Absolute pathname used on test Absolute pathname used on Absolute pathname machine "href="http://coretest.ecu.edu/cis/speighth">Howard's Directory";
Hopefully it's obvious why this wouldn't produce the desired result on the production machine? It's referencing coretest instead of core! Here's the better method, using a Relative pathname "href="cis/speighth">Howard's Directory"
Three benefits of using Relative verses Absolute:
1. The page is now portable, not only to the production environment but to any Web Server as long as the directory structure is kept intact.
2. faster access
3. less typing
When pointing to a resource on a different server an Absolute pathname is required! The reference still works when moved to a different server. I've found this to be a very good HTML guide for beginners, which I am.
HTML Primer
I don't see the Core Facility Servers in Network Neighborhood?
The Core Facility servers are located in the INTRA domain.
Directory and file access priviledges must be assigned by a system administrator.
If you are using a MAC then you will need to go to the Core Facility AppleTalk Zone
or use the SMB address for the server. smb:core.ecu.edu
How do I move files to the Core Facility using a Macintosh?
First things first!
Must be Connected to Campus Backbone (only for Mapping a drive)
Must have AND know ECU Domain userid/password to login
Most commonly referred to as Exchange userid/password, however you do not
have to have Exchange to get ECU domain userid/password!
Don't have/know Exchange userid/password? Call the help desk 328-9866
Map a drive
APPLE
Chooser
AppleShare
Zone = ECU Core Facilities
Select CF1 or CF2
Use ECU Domain userid/password to login
Select which volume to mount:
CF1: COREPROD
CF2: CORETEST
Locate your folder
you may now drag and drop files into folder as needed
Note: make alias to put on desktop (automates above procedures)
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Use the FTP software of choice
Connect to CF1 using core.ecu.edu or IP 150.216.184.14
Connect to CF2 using coretest.ecu.edu or IP 150.216.184.15
Connect to CF5 using coretest.ecu.edu or IP 150.216.184.27
Use ECU Domain userid/password to login
How do I move files to the Core Facility using a PC?
First things first!
Must be Connected to Intra (only for Mapping a drive)
Must have AND know ECU Domain userid/password to login
Most commonly referred to as Exchange userid/password, however you do not have to have Exchange to get ECU domain userid/password!
Don't have/know Exchange userid/password? Call the help desk 328-9866
Map a drive
Right click on "my computer" and select "explore"
Within Windows Explorer, right click on "my computer" in the left pane and select "map network drive"
Choose a drive letter or you can just use the default letter.
In the "folder" field, type in the path to your folder: \\cf1\coreprod\foldername
Check the box that says "reconnect at logon" so this drive will automatically appear each time you reboot your PC.
You do the same for each of your folders.
What is the directory structure for the Core Facility servers?
Here is an example below.
When using FTP the "actual" directories are:
CF1 - core1/docs/tenneyr
CF1 - secure/docs/tenneyr
CF2 - cis/tenneyr
The root directory (starting point) is assigned by the FTP server
CF1 - / so that core1 secure are both seen
CF2 - core2 docs
When using the URL:
CF1 - http://core.ecu.edu/tenneyr
CF1 - http://core.ecu.edu/tenneyr
CF2 - http://coretest.ecu.edu/tenneyr
Netscape Enterprise Server assigns the root directory as "docs", that is why the URL is not http://core.ecu.edu/core1/docs/cis/tenneyr
What is the difference between a non-secure and secure server?
The non-secure server transmits all data in plain text. The secure server (besides being https rather than http) uses 128 bit encryption developed by RSA. The user only needs a browser that supports RSA encryption to talk to the server. The certificate resides on the Web server and passes a randomly generated key to the browser to display the information that is being passed back and forth. The key is known only to the server and the browser!
Are my files on Core Facility backed up?
CF1, CF2, & CF5 are all backed up nightly.
Who may use the Core Facility?
Faculty members who wish to develop (or already developed) course materials to be offered to their students in an on-line environment.
How do I get access to the Core Facility servers?
Go to help.ecu.edu and Submit an Online Request. You will be asked to provide a valid ECU pirateID and passphrase (same as your e-mail) Next fill out the form located on the left side named "Core Web Space Request".
If you are requesting space on the Winmedia Server (CF5). Please fill out the "Winmedia/Podcasting Space Request"
How long does it take to get access?
Allow ONE WEEK maximum for directory access.
How much space is allocated?
As of now, we do not have any restrictions enforced on space available to faculty on the core facility servers. We reserve the right to enforce restrictions when space on the servers become limited.
Does Core Facility use password protection security?
Yes, when you try to access the page you are asked for your PirateID and password to verify you are a vaild user.
How do I password protect my webpages if I am using Windows?
How to make your website password protected with Windows. Map a drive to your folder on the Core Facility server(s). Find your folder and right click on it. Go to PROPERTIES. In the PROPERTIES dialog box, you will click on the SECURITY tab.
In the SECURITY dialog box, you will click on PERMISSIONS.
In the DIRECTORY PERMISSIONS dialog box, make sure both of the following boxes are checked: Replace Permissions on Subdirectories Replace Permissions on Existing Files
Below there you should see a list of users who are granted permission to your folder. Click the ADD button. In the ADD USERS AND GROUPS dialog box, Find the "LIST NAMES FROM" box, make sure ECU is selected. Click on the SHOW USERS button. You must now find every single user that you want to have access your website. When you find a user who needs access, click on their name and then click on the ADD button. Do this for every user who needs access. Make sure the "TYPE OF ACCESS" box has "READ" in it. If it does not change it. Then click OK to close the ADD USERS AND GROUPS dialog box.
Now you must remove the user which gives everyone access as follows: Click on the user: "Internet Guest Account (CF1IUSER_CF1)". *If you are on CF2 the account will be "Internet Guest Account (CF2IUSER_CF2)" Now click REMOVE. This will enable password protection. Anyone who is not in the access list will not be able to view your webpages. Click on OK to close the DIRECTORY PERMISSIONS dialog box. This password protection uses each individual's PirateID and password to verify access. Click on OK to close the Properites dialog box.
